FreeVD AlternativesVirtual Desktop Managers and other similar apps like FreeVD

FreeVD is described as 'Windows 10 Virtual Desktop Hotkeys and System Tray Icon' and is a virtual desktop manager in the network & admin category. There are three alternatives to FreeVD for Windows. The best FreeVD alternative is dt_noodle, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FreeVD are Windows 10 Virtual Desktop Enhancer and zVirtualDesktop.

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FreeVD alternatives page was last updated Dec 17, 2025

dt_noodle
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This is a desktop switcher for Windows that uses real folders and restores icon positions. Much better than the Virtual Desktop provided by Microsoft. It is a single exe file to be placed in a good place and opened from there.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Origin
United States
Platforms
Windows
Is dt_noodle a good alternative to FreeVD?
dt_noodle is the most popular Windows alternative to FreeVD.
dt_noodle is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FreeVD.
dt_noodle is Free and Open SourceFreeVD is also Free and Open Source
Windows 10 Virtual Desktop Enhancer
2 likes
An AutoHotkey script to switch and move programs between Windows 10 Virtual Desktops and set different wallpapers. Light, lightning fast, free, and with AHK you can use almost any key/mouse combos (even override Windows shortcuts).
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Virtual Desktop Manager
Origin
Spain
EU
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Windows
Is this a good alternative to FreeVD?
zVirtualDesktop
2 likes
A virtual desktop manager - "Windows 10 Virtual Desktop Hotkeys and System Tray Icon".
Cost / License
Pay once
Proprietary
Application type
Virtual Desktop Manager
Origin
United States
Platforms
Windows
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Is zVirtualDesktop a good alternative to FreeVD?
zVirtualDesktop is the most popular commercial alternative to FreeVD.
zVirtualDesktop is Paid and ProprietaryFreeVD is Free and Open Source