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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Rectangle	Open source	Yes	macOS	5 of 5	66.5
2	AeroSpace	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 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. 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)

The best Moom alternative for…

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

Best Moom alternative for most people

Rectangle

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

Best Moom alternative for a free option

AeroSpace

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

Best Moom alternative for open source

Rectangle

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

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.