Easy Move+Resize alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Easy Move+Resize: no snapping or tiling; you still need another tool for layouts, and macOS only and requires Accessibility permission. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Easy Move+Resize, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Swish currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Rectangle	Open source	Yes	macOS	5 of 5	61.8
2	Loop	Open source	Yes	macOS	4 of 4	57.5

1. RectangleTop pick
Best for: Mac users who want simple, free keyboard and drag-to-edge window snapping
Open sourcemacOS
61.8
score / 100
Why switch from Easy Move+Resize
Free open-source snapping with keyboard shortcuts and drag-to-edge, for users who also want layouts.
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 ×0.377
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 Easy Move+Resize 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. Loop
Best for: Mac users who like mouse-direction gestures for window snapping
Open sourcemacOS
57.5
score / 100
Why switch from Easy Move+Resize
Free open-source Mac app with a radial menu for moving and resizing windows by direction.
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 Easy Move+Resize 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 Easy Move+Resize alternative for…

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

Best Easy Move+Resize alternative for most people

Swish

Paid Mac app that adds trackpad gestures for moving, resizing and snapping windows, not just modifier-drag.

Best Easy Move+Resize alternative for a free option

Rectangle

Free open-source snapping with keyboard shortcuts and drag-to-edge, for users who also want layouts.

Best Easy Move+Resize alternative for open source

Loop

Free open-source Mac app with a radial menu for moving and resizing windows by direction.

Best Easy Move+Resize alternative for Mac

Moom

Paid window manager with a hover palette, saved layouts and keyboard control for more precise arrangements.

Easy Move+Resize alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Easy Move+Resize?

Swish ranks first right now. Paid Mac app that adds trackpad gestures for moving, resizing and snapping windows, not just modifier-drag. Rectangle and Moom follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Easy Move+Resize?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Easy Move+Resize?

Yes: Rectangle and Loop.

Why do people switch from Easy Move+Resize?

The complaints we hear most: no snapping or tiling; you still need another tool for layouts; macOS only and requires Accessibility permission; infrequent releases.

How is this list ranked?

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