Loop alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Loop: no saved layouts or automatic tiling, and radial-menu approach takes getting used to. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Loop, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Rectangle currently ranks first.
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Best Loop alternative for most people
RectangleFree, open-source snapping with shortcuts and drag-to-edge snap areas.
Best Loop alternative for a free option
AeroSpaceAutomatic i3-style tiling if you want windows arranged for you.
Best Loop alternative for open source
RectangleFree, open-source snapping with shortcuts and drag-to-edge snap areas.
Loop alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Loop?
Rectangle ranks first right now. Free, open-source snapping with shortcuts and drag-to-edge snap areas. Swish and Magnet follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Loop?
Yes. Rectangle (open source) and AeroSpace (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Loop?
Yes: Rectangle and AeroSpace.
Why do people switch from Loop?
The complaints we hear most: no saved layouts or automatic tiling; radial-menu approach takes getting used to; mac only, macOS 13 or later.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Loop, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.