Standard Windows virtual desktops switch every monitor at the same time. WinSpaces gives each
display its own independent set of spaces (1-9), a live GPU-accelerated Overview overlay with
window thumbnails and drag-and-drop relocation, and optional Hyprland-style dynamic tiling.
Single small native Win32 binary written in Rust; installs per user without administrator rights.
Publisher’s description
What is WinSpaces?
WinSpaces is an open-source notes & to-do program for Windows from izantech. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (izantech/winspaces) has 3 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “Independent spaces per monitor, a Mission Control-style Overview and dynamic tiling for Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: WinSpaces is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WinSpaces safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
89C7FA877D884ED5023CD5E32A0ACAA9986C67F118C728E269AE7137BC18DDEB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.0Latest | September 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id izantech.WinSpaces -eWinSpaces-Setup-x64-0.1.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- izantech
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/izantech/winspaces
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.1.0
- Released
- September 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 9, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 3
- Website
- winspaces.app
- winget ID
- izantech.WinSpaces
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is WinSpaces free?
Yes. WinSpaces is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is WinSpaces safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install WinSpaces with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can WinSpaces be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does WinSpaces run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use WinSpaces without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to WinSpaces?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
