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Swift Shift alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 30, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Easy Move+Resize logoEasy Move+ResizeOpen sourceYesmacOS4 of 481.5
2Rectangle logoRectangleOpen sourceYesmacOS5 of 564.8
3Loop logoLoopOpen sourceYesmacOS4 of 459.4
  1. Easy Move+Resize logo

    1. Easy Move+ResizeTop pick

    Best for: Mac users who want Linux-style modifier-drag moving and resizing of windows

    Open sourcemacOS

    81.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Swift Shift

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

    Pros

    • Move or resize from anywhere in a window, no title bar needed
    • Configurable modifier keys, middle-click resize and per-app exclusions
    • Free, MIT-licensed and tiny

    Cons

    • No snapping or tiling; you still need another tool for layouts
    • macOS only and requires Accessibility permission
    • Infrequent releases
    Visit Easy Move+Resize Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Easy Move+Resize a good Swift Shift alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 30, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Core feature
    Modifier key + mouse drag to move and resize
    Checked Oct 30, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Per-app exclusions
    Yes
    Checked Oct 30, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Middle-click resize
    Yes
    Checked Oct 30, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Rectangle logo

    2. Rectangle

    Best for: Mac users who want simple, free keyboard and drag-to-edge window snapping

    Open sourcemacOS

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Swift Shift

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

    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 ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Rectangle a good Swift Shift alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free and open source
    Checked Oct 29, 2026rectangleapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro free trial
    10 days
    Checked Oct 29, 2026rectangleapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro licence
    3 devices at a time
    Checked Oct 29, 2026rectangleapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Spectacle shortcuts
    Supported
    Checked Oct 29, 2026rectangleapp.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

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Swift Shift

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

    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 ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Loop a good Swift Shift 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 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Radial menu
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Window stash
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Swift Shift alternative for…

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

Easy Move+Resize logo

Best Swift Shift alternative for most people

Easy Move+Resize

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

Rectangle logo

Best Swift Shift alternative for a free option

Rectangle

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

Loop logo

Best Swift Shift alternative for open source

Loop

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

Moom logo

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.