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Moom alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Moom: paid after the trial, and lots of settings to learn. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Moom, 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
2Magnet logoMagnetPaidNomacOS4 of 462.6
3AeroSpace logoAeroSpaceOpen sourceYesmacOS4 of 457.2
4BetterTouchTool logoBetterTouchToolPaidNomacOS5 of 550.3
5KeKeyboard MaestroPaidNomacOS4 of 447.8
  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 Moom

    Free, open-source snapping; Rectangle Pro adds layouts if you need them.

    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 ×0.3100
    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 Moom 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. Magnet logo

    2. Magnet

    Best for: Mac users who want Windows-style window snapping with minimal setup

    PaidmacOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Moom

    Simpler drag-to-snap if you do not need saved layouts.

    Pros

    • Simple drag-to-edge snapping with keyboard shortcuts
    • Supports vertical screens and up to six external displays
    • One-off App Store purchase with free updates

    Cons

    • No free version
    • No saved layouts or automatic tiling
    • Fewer options than Rectangle, which is free
    Visit Magnet 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 Magnet a good Moom alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Displays
    Up to six external displays
    Checked Oct 25, 2026magnet.crowdcafe.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Distribution
    Mac App Store
    Checked Oct 25, 2026magnet.crowdcafe.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Requirements
    macOS 13 Ventura or later
    Checked Oct 25, 2026magnet.crowdcafe.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data collection
    None
    Checked Oct 25, 2026magnet.crowdcafe.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. AeroSpace logo

    3. AeroSpace

    Best for: Keyboard-driven developers who want i3-style tiling on a Mac without disabling SIP

    Open sourcemacOS

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Moom

    Free automatic tiling for people who would rather not arrange windows by hand.

    Pros

    • Automatic tiling with instant workspace switching
    • Plain-text config and a scriptable CLI
    • Does not require disabling SIP
    • Free and open source

    Cons

    • Still labelled beta
    • Not notarised by Apple
    • Steep learning curve if you are new to tiling
    Visit AeroSpace 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 AeroSpace a good Moom alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Tiling model
    i3-like tree
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SIP
    Not required to disable
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Configuration
    Plain text (TOML)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. BetterTouchTool logo

    4. 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 Moom

    Window snapping plus gestures, shortcuts and automation for a similar price.

    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 Moom 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)
  5. Ke

    5. Keyboard Maestro

    Best for: Mac users who want to automate repetitive work across many apps without coding

    PaidmacOS

    47.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Moom

    Can arrange windows as part of larger macros when Moom's layouts are not enough.

    Pros

    • Hundreds of actions and many trigger types
    • No subscription; one-time purchase
    • Active community forum with shared macros

    Cons

    • Interface feels dated and dense
    • Major upgrades cost extra
    • Accessibility permission issues can need manual fixing after macOS updates
    Visit Keyboard Maestro Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    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 Keyboard Maestro a good Moom alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    US$36 one-time
    Checked Oct 25, 2026keyboardmaestro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Upgrade price
    US$25
    Checked Oct 25, 2026keyboardmaestro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Actions
    Hundreds built in
    Checked Oct 25, 2026keyboardmaestro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Current version
    11
    Checked Oct 25, 2026keyboardmaestro.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Moom alternative for…

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

Rectangle logo

Best Moom alternative for most people

Rectangle

Free, open-source snapping; Rectangle Pro adds layouts if you need them.

AeroSpace logo

Best Moom alternative for a free option

AeroSpace

Free automatic tiling for people who would rather not arrange windows by hand.

Rectangle logo

Best Moom alternative for open source

Rectangle

Free, open-source snapping; Rectangle Pro adds layouts if you need them.

Magnet logo

Best Moom alternative for Mac

Magnet

Simpler drag-to-snap if you do not need saved layouts.

Moom alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Moom?

Rectangle ranks first right now. Free, open-source snapping; Rectangle Pro adds layouts if you need them. Magnet and AeroSpace follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Moom?

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 Moom?

Yes: Rectangle and AeroSpace.

Why do people switch from Moom?

The complaints we hear most: paid after the trial; lots of settings to learn; no automatic tiling.

How is this list ranked?

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