Swift Shift alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

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Common reasons people leave Swift Shift: macOS only, and no snapping, tiling or saved layouts on its own. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Swift Shift, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Easy Move+Resize currently ranks first.

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

Best Swift Shift alternative for most people

Easy Move+Resize

Another free open-source modifier-drag mover and resizer, even more minimal.

Best Swift Shift alternative for a free option

Rectangle

Free snapping to halves, thirds and corners by shortcut or drag, which Swift Shift lacks.

Best Swift Shift alternative for open source

Loop

Free open-source app that moves and resizes windows from a radial menu around the cursor.

Best Swift Shift alternative for Mac

Moom

Paid app that adds saved window layouts and precise resize grids on top of moving windows.

Swift Shift alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Swift Shift?

Easy Move+Resize ranks first right now. Another free open-source modifier-drag mover and resizer, even more minimal. Rectangle and Moom follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Swift Shift?

Yes. Easy Move+Resize (open source), Rectangle (open source) and Loop (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Swift Shift?

Yes: Easy Move+Resize, Rectangle and Loop.

Why do people switch from Swift Shift?

The complaints we hear most: macOS only; no snapping, tiling or saved layouts on its own; small single-developer project, so support is community-based.

How is this list ranked?

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