Scopo vs rcmd
rcmd is a clever, minimal app switcher: hold the right Command key, tap the first letter of an app, and you are there. For switching between a handful of apps it is wonderfully fast.
Scopo works at a different level. It is window-aware and project-aware rather than app-aware, so it helps when you have several windows of the same app spread across several projects, and you want only the ones for the project you are in.
| Feature | Scopo | rcmd |
|---|---|---|
| Scoped to your current Space / project | ||
| 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 | By first letter | |
| Live window previews | ||
| Window tiling / snapping | Coming soon | |
| Price | Free trial, then subscription | Free, with Pro upgrade |
| Open source |
Where rcmd shines
- Incredibly fast app switching by first letter.
- Minimal, stays out of your way.
- Free to start.
Where Scopo is different
- Switches between windows, not just apps, which matters when you have many windows of one app.
- Scopes everything to the current project instead of jumping anywhere by name.
- Adds shelf, profiles, and previews for managing project context.
Choose rcmd if
You mainly switch between a small set of apps and love by-letter speed.
Choose Scopo if
You have lots of windows across projects and need switching that respects which project you are in.