Scopo vs Command-Tab Plus
Command-Tab Plus is a polished replacement for the built-in macOS app switcher. It keeps the familiar Cmd+Tab feel while adding window-level switching and the ability to quit or hide apps right from the switcher.
Scopo starts from a different premise. Instead of improving the app-centric switcher, it makes the switcher project-centric: each Space is a project, and the switcher shows only the windows that belong to where you are.
| Feature | Scopo | Command-Tab Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Scoped to the Space you're working in | ||
| Window-level switching (not just apps) | ||
| Cross-Space navigation from the keyboard | ||
| Per-project shelf for files, links & text | ||
| Client / context profiles | ||
| Search across windows | ||
| Live window previews | ||
| Window tiling / snapping | ||
| Price | Free forever, Pro from $1.25/mo | Paid (one-time) |
| Open source |
Where Command-Tab Plus shines
- Familiar, refined take on the classic Cmd+Tab switcher.
- Quit and hide apps directly from the switcher.
- One-time purchase, no subscription.
Where Scopo is different
- Filters by project, so other clients and side projects stay out of view.
- Adds a shelf, profiles, and move-window flows on top of switching.
- Treats your screen and Space as the unit of focus, not the app list.
Choose Command-Tab Plus if
You like the classic app switcher and just want a faster, more capable version of it with a one-time price.
Choose Scopo if
You want switching to respect the project boundaries you already set up with Spaces.