Rectangle alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Rectangle alternative for most people
MagnetSimilar drag-to-snap on the Mac App Store, with no setup beyond permissions.
Best Rectangle alternative for a free option
LoopOpen-source snapping driven by a radial menu, if you prefer mouse gestures.
Best Rectangle alternative for open source
AeroSpaceFree automatic tiling with i3-style workspaces for keyboard-heavy users.
Best Rectangle alternative for Mac
MoomAdds 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.