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Magnet alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Magnet: no free version, and no saved layouts or automatic tiling. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Magnet, 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 566.5
2Moom logoMoomPaidNomacOS4 of 462.6
3Loop logoLoopOpen sourceYesmacOS4 of 457.2
4Swish logoSwishPaidNomacOS4 of 455.3
5BetterTouchTool logoBetterTouchToolPaidNomacOS5 of 550.3
  1. Rectangle logo

    1. RectangleTop pick

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

    Open sourcemacOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Magnet

    Free and open source with the same snapping plus more shortcuts.

    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 Compare with MagnetDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Rectangle a good Magnet alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free and open source
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rectangleapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro free trial
    10 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rectangleapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro licence
    3 devices at a time
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rectangleapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Spectacle shortcuts
    Supported
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rectangleapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Moom logo

    2. Moom

    Best for: Mac users who switch between display setups and want saved window layouts

    PaidmacOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Magnet

    Adds saved layouts and a hover palette for a little more money.

    Pros

    • Saved layouts restore whole window arrangements
    • Flexible hover palette, grid and keyboard control
    • One-off licence that never expires

    Cons

    • Paid after the trial
    • Lots of settings to learn
    • No automatic tiling
    Visit Moom Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Moom a good Magnet alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    $15
    Checked Oct 25, 2026manytricks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Upgrade price
    $8 for previous owners
    Checked Oct 25, 2026manytricks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence
    Valid forever, at least 1 year of updates
    Checked Oct 25, 2026manytricks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Saved layouts
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026manytricks.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

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Magnet

    Free, open-source alternative using a radial menu for window moves.

    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 ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Loop a good Magnet 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 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Radial menu
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Window stash
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Swish logo

    4. Swish

    Best for: Trackpad users who want to snap and manage windows with gestures

    PaidmacOS

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Magnet

    Snap windows with trackpad swipes rather than dragging.

    Pros

    • Natural trackpad gestures for snapping and window control
    • Grid snapping beyond halves and quarters
    • One-off licence with a 14-day trial

    Cons

    • Much less useful with an ordinary mouse
    • Licence covers only two Macs
    • Not available on the Mac App Store
    Visit Swish Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Swish a good Magnet alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    $16 one-off
    Checked Oct 25, 2026highlyopinionated.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Gestures
    About 30
    Checked Oct 25, 2026highlyopinionated.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026highlyopinionated.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence
    Two Macs at a time
    Checked Oct 25, 2026highlyopinionated.co(opens source in a new tab)
  5. BetterTouchTool logo

    5. BetterTouchTool

    Best for: Mac power users who want to remap gestures, mice and keys and automate with them

    PaidmacOS

    50.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Magnet

    Snapping plus custom gestures, shortcuts and a launcher in one licence.

    Pros

    • Huge range of triggers and actions
    • Window snapping, clipboard and launcher included
    • Low one-off price with a lifetime option
    • Long free trial

    Cons

    • Dense, complicated settings
    • Mac only
    • Standard licence only covers two years of updates
    Visit BetterTouchTool Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is BetterTouchTool a good Magnet alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Standard licence
    $15, 2 years of updates
    Checked Oct 25, 2026folivora.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime licence
    $25
    Checked Oct 25, 2026folivora.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    45 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026folivora.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Built-in actions
    600+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026folivora.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Setapp
    Included
    Checked Oct 25, 2026folivora.ai(opens source in a new tab)

The best Magnet alternative for…

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

Rectangle logo

Best Magnet alternative for most people

Rectangle

Free and open source with the same snapping plus more shortcuts.

Loop logo

Best Magnet alternative for a free option

Loop

Free, open-source alternative using a radial menu for window moves.

Rectangle logo

Best Magnet alternative for open source

Rectangle

Free and open source with the same snapping plus more shortcuts.

Moom logo

Best Magnet alternative for Mac

Moom

Adds saved layouts and a hover palette for a little more money.

Magnet alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Magnet?

Rectangle ranks first right now. Free and open source with the same snapping plus more shortcuts. Moom and Loop follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Magnet?

Yes. Rectangle (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 Magnet?

Yes: Rectangle and Loop.

Why do people switch from Magnet?

The complaints we hear most: no free version; no saved layouts or automatic tiling; fewer options than Rectangle, which is free.

How is this list ranked?

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