Rectangle alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Rectangle: no automatic tiling, and workspace layouts need the separate paid Pro app. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Rectangle, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Magnet currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Loop	Open source	Yes	macOS	4 of 4	59.6
2	AeroSpace	Open source	Yes	macOS	4 of 4	57.2

1. LoopTop pick
Best for: Mac users who like mouse-direction gestures for window snapping
Open sourcemacOS
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Rectangle
Open-source snapping driven by a radial menu, if you prefer mouse gestures.
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 ×0.377
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 Rectangle 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)
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 Rectangle
Free automatic tiling with i3-style workspaces for keyboard-heavy users.
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 Rectangle 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 Rectangle alternative for…

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

Best Rectangle alternative for most people

Magnet

Similar drag-to-snap on the Mac App Store, with no setup beyond permissions.

Best Rectangle alternative for a free option

Loop

Open-source snapping driven by a radial menu, if you prefer mouse gestures.

Best Rectangle alternative for open source

AeroSpace

Free automatic tiling with i3-style workspaces for keyboard-heavy users.

Best Rectangle alternative for Mac

Moom

Adds saved window layouts and a pop-up palette for a one-off price.

Rectangle alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Rectangle?

Magnet ranks first right now. Similar drag-to-snap on the Mac App Store, with no setup beyond permissions. Moom and Loop follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Rectangle?

Yes. Loop (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 Rectangle?

Yes: Loop and AeroSpace.

Why do people switch from Rectangle?

The complaints we hear most: no automatic tiling; workspace layouts need the separate paid Pro app; latest version needs macOS 14 or later.

How is this list ranked?

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