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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Rectangle	Open source	Yes	macOS	5 of 5	66.5
2	Loop	Open source	Yes	macOS	4 of 4	57.2

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 Magnet Details 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. 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)

The best Magnet alternative for…

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

Best Magnet alternative for most people

Rectangle

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

Best Magnet alternative for a free option

Loop

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

Best Magnet alternative for open source

Rectangle

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

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.