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Add to SafariWhen comparing Yabai vs SMBAct, the Slant community recommends Yabai for most people. In the question“What is the best window manager for Mac?” Yabai is ranked 23rd while SMBAct is ranked 32nd.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Fast
Pro Integrates with other apps
Like skhd, sketchybar, hammerspoon scripts, ubersicht
Gives you more control and oversight of your machine
Pro Actively developed
Pro Reliable
Pro Extremely programmable
Pro Window manager + switcher
SMBAct works not only as a tiling window manager, but also as a window switcher. This ensures smooth transitions from one functionality to another when you work with two monitors.
Pro Good for those who prefer the keyboard to the mouse
You can do everything with the keyboard. Many preset hotkeys for different actions, but you can set your own. Easy to find and activate any action even if you forget the hotkey through a special window with a quick search.
Pro User friendly
There is a video tutorial with detailed descriptions of how to use it. In addition, the program itself has a lot of tips.
Cons
Con Can be a steep learning curve at first
Con Needs disabling SIP to get full benefit
SIP is a security feature for Mac. You can use most of the features without disabling it.
Con Needs additional tools to get the full benefit
Install "skhd" to use keyboard shortcuts
Con Not free
Can be used for free for a month right now, but it's generally available for a fee after free-trial: $14.00.
Con No possibility to snap to the edges and corners
They promise to add it in the next update, but it is currently not present.
