DockThumbLooking for a Witch alternative? Here’s when DockThumb fits, and when it doesn’t.
Witch is a long-running Mac switcher from Many Tricks, the makers of Moom. It lists windows, and in supported browsers their tabs, in a menu or with previews, and offers many triggers and options.
Pick Witch if…
- You want a mature, very configurable switcher
- Browser tabs in the switcher list matter most to you
$14 · Many Tricks
Pick DockThumb if…
- You want windows grouped by type and tiled in one click
- You want hover + one key on Dock apps and Dock stacks
- You want tiling, pin-on-top and a menu bar hider in one purchase
$4.99 once · yours for life
What Witch does well
Witch is mature and very configurable. You can set several switcher styles, each with its own shortcut, filter by app or space, and include browser tabs in the list. People who switch between dozens of tabs all day often like it for that reason.
What DockThumb adds
DockThumb takes a different angle. Its switcher groups windows by type and tiles a whole group in one click. Double ⌥ opens a quick search across windows and browser tabs. And outside switching, it adds hover + one key in the Dock, keyboard tiling, a pinned window and a menu bar hider.
Side by side
| Feature | DockThumb | Witch |
|---|---|---|
| Window switcher | ✓ | ✓ |
| Groups windows by type | ✓ | ✕ |
| Tile a whole group in one click | ✓ | ✕ |
| Search windows and browser tabs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Several switcher styles and triggers | ~ | ✓ |
| Act on files inside Dock stacks | ✓ | ✕ |
| Keyboard tiling | ✓ | ✕ |
| Pin a window on top | ✓ | ✕ |
| Price | $4.99 once | $14 |
Price: Witch vs DockThumb
Witch is a paid app at $14. DockThumb is $4.99 once and also covers tiling, pinning and the Dock, which you would otherwise buy as separate apps.
Prices noted on October 15, 2026. ~ means partly. Check Witch’s official site before buying: manytricks.com/witch
What it looks like in DockThumb
Questions
What’s the best Witch alternative for Mac?
There is no single best one: it depends on what you use Witch for. DockThumb takes a different angle. Its switcher groups windows by type and tiles a whole group in one click. Double ⌥ opens a quick search across windows and browser tabs. And outside switching, it adds hover + one key in the Dock, keyboard tiling, a pinned window and a menu bar hider.
How much does Witch cost?
Witch: $14, as noted on October 15, 2026. DockThumb costs $4.99 once, with no subscription and a 14-day refund.
Can I use DockThumb and Witch at the same time?
Yes. If you already own Witch, keep it for switching and turn DockThumb’s switcher off in Settings. The Dock features work on their own.
Which Macs does DockThumb run on?
DockThumb needs macOS 14 Sonoma or later on a Mac with Apple silicon. Intel Macs are not supported.
Hover it. Press a key. That’s the trick.
$4.99 once, no subscription, no account, 14-day refund. macOS 14 or later on Apple silicon.