When comparing WindowManager vs SMBAct, the Slant community recommends WindowManager for most people. In the question“What are the best window managers for Windows?” WindowManager is ranked 9th while SMBAct is ranked 18th.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Easy to start with
Pro Allows for many profiles; for home, for work with different monitor setups
Pro Remembers icon placement
Pro Remembers and restores the position and size of your programs and windows
Auto or/and by shortcuts.
Pro A lot of options
And I mean A LOT.
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 You can "over option" settings
Too many options and there's easy to loop the rules to break it.
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.
