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BentoBox alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave BentoBox: paid after a 14-day trial, while Rectangle is free, and requires macOS 14 or later. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces BentoBox, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Rectangle currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Rectangle logoRectangleOpen sourceYesmacOS5 of 568.8
2AeroSpace logoAeroSpaceOpen sourceYesmacOS4 of 459.4
3Loop logoLoopOpen sourceYesmacOS4 of 457.5
  1. Rectangle logo

    1. RectangleTop pick

    Best for: Mac users who want simple, free keyboard and drag-to-edge window snapping

    Open sourcemacOS

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from BentoBox

    Free, open-source snapping with keyboard shortcuts, for people happy with standard halves and thirds.

    Pros

    • Free and open source
    • Shortcuts and drag-to-snap both work well
    • Easy switch from Spectacle
    • Paid Pro version available for layouts and more

    Cons

    • No automatic tiling
    • Workspace layouts need the separate paid Pro app
    • Latest version needs macOS 14 or later
    Visit Rectangle Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Rectangle a good BentoBox alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free and open source
    Checked Oct 29, 2026rectangleapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro free trial
    10 days
    Checked Oct 29, 2026rectangleapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro licence
    3 devices at a time
    Checked Oct 29, 2026rectangleapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Spectacle shortcuts
    Supported
    Checked Oct 29, 2026rectangleapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. AeroSpace logo

    2. AeroSpace

    Best for: Keyboard-driven developers who want i3-style tiling on a Mac without disabling SIP

    Open sourcemacOS

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from BentoBox

    Free tiling window manager that arranges windows automatically, for keyboard-first users.

    Pros

    • Automatic tiling with instant workspace switching
    • Plain-text config and a scriptable CLI
    • Does not require disabling SIP
    • Free and open source

    Cons

    • Still labelled beta
    • Not notarised by Apple
    • Steep learning curve if you are new to tiling
    Visit AeroSpace Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is AeroSpace a good BentoBox alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Tiling model
    i3-like tree
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SIP
    Not required to disable
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Configuration
    Plain text (TOML)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Loop logo

    3. Loop

    Best for: Mac users who like mouse-direction gestures for window snapping

    Open sourcemacOS

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from BentoBox

    Free open-source app that snaps windows with a radial menu and keyboard shortcuts.

    Pros

    • Free and open source
    • Radial menu is quick once learned
    • Themeable, with shortcuts and cycles
    • Stash windows at the screen edge

    Cons

    • No saved layouts or automatic tiling
    • Radial-menu approach takes getting used to
    • Mac only, macOS 13 or later
    Visit Loop Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Loop a good BentoBox alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Requirements
    macOS 13 or later
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Radial menu
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Window stash
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best BentoBox alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Rectangle logo

Best BentoBox alternative for most people

Rectangle

Free, open-source snapping with keyboard shortcuts, for people happy with standard halves and thirds.

AeroSpace logo

Best BentoBox alternative for a free option

AeroSpace

Free tiling window manager that arranges windows automatically, for keyboard-first users.

Loop logo

Best BentoBox alternative for open source

Loop

Free open-source app that snaps windows with a radial menu and keyboard shortcuts.

Magnet logo

Best BentoBox alternative for Mac

Magnet

Cheap, simple drag-to-edge snapping from the Mac App Store, without drawing custom zones.

BentoBox alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to BentoBox?

Rectangle ranks first right now. Free, open-source snapping with keyboard shortcuts, for people happy with standard halves and thirds. Magnet and Moom follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to BentoBox?

Yes. Rectangle (open source), AeroSpace (open source) and Loop (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to BentoBox?

Yes: Rectangle, AeroSpace and Loop.

Why do people switch from BentoBox?

The complaints we hear most: paid after a 14-day trial, while Rectangle is free; requires macOS 14 or later; no automatic tiling like yabai or AeroSpace.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces BentoBox, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.