Magnet alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Magnet alternative for most people
RectangleFree and open source with the same snapping plus more shortcuts.
Best Magnet alternative for a free option
LoopFree, open-source alternative using a radial menu for window moves.
Best Magnet alternative for open source
RectangleFree and open source with the same snapping plus more shortcuts.
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.