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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

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Magnet logoMagnetPaidNomacOS4 of 466.5
2Moom logoMoomPaidNomacOS4 of 462.6
3Loop logoLoopOpen sourceYesmacOS4 of 459.6
4AeroSpace logoAeroSpaceOpen sourceYesmacOS4 of 457.2
5Swish logoSwishPaidNomacOS4 of 453.6
6BetterTouchTool logoBetterTouchToolPaidNomacOS5 of 547.8
  1. Magnet logo

    1. MagnetTop pick

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

    PaidmacOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rectangle

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

    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 Compare with RectangleDetails 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 Magnet a good Rectangle 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)
  2. Moom logo

    2. Moom

    Best for: Mac users who switch between display setups and want saved window layouts

    PaidmacOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rectangle

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

    Pros

    • Saved layouts restore whole window arrangements
    • Flexible hover palette, grid and keyboard control
    • One-off licence that never expires

    Cons

    • Paid after the trial
    • Lots of settings to learn
    • No automatic tiling
    Visit Moom 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 Moom a good Rectangle alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    $15
    Checked Oct 25, 2026manytricks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Upgrade price
    $8 for previous owners
    Checked Oct 25, 2026manytricks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence
    Valid forever, at least 1 year of updates
    Checked Oct 25, 2026manytricks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Saved layouts
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026manytricks.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Loop logo

    3. Loop

    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)
  4. AeroSpace logo

    4. 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)
  5. Swish logo

    5. Swish

    Best for: Trackpad users who want to snap and manage windows with gestures

    PaidmacOS

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rectangle

    Snap and manage windows with trackpad gestures instead of shortcuts.

    Pros

    • Natural trackpad gestures for snapping and window control
    • Grid snapping beyond halves and quarters
    • One-off licence with a 14-day trial

    Cons

    • Much less useful with an ordinary mouse
    • Licence covers only two Macs
    • Not available on the Mac App Store
    Visit Swish Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    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 Swish a good Rectangle alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    $16 one-off
    Checked Oct 25, 2026highlyopinionated.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Gestures
    About 30
    Checked Oct 25, 2026highlyopinionated.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026highlyopinionated.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence
    Two Macs at a time
    Checked Oct 25, 2026highlyopinionated.co(opens source in a new tab)
  6. BetterTouchTool logo

    6. BetterTouchTool

    Best for: Mac power users who want to remap gestures, mice and keys and automate with them

    PaidmacOS

    47.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rectangle

    Window snapping plus gestures and shortcuts for a low one-off 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 ×0.338
    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 BetterTouchTool a good Rectangle 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)

The best Rectangle alternative for…

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

Magnet logo

Best Rectangle alternative for most people

Magnet

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

Loop logo

Best Rectangle alternative for a free option

Loop

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

AeroSpace logo

Best Rectangle alternative for open source

AeroSpace

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

Moom logo

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.