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Swish alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Swish: much less useful with an ordinary mouse, and licence covers only two Macs. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Swish, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Rectangle currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Rectangle logoRectangleOpen sourceYesmacOS5 of 562.6
2Magnet logoMagnetPaidNomacOS4 of 459.6
3Loop logoLoopOpen sourceYesmacOS4 of 457.2
4BetterTouchTool logoBetterTouchToolPaidNomacOS5 of 554.5
  1. Rectangle logo

    1. RectangleTop pick

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

    Open sourcemacOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Swish

    Free shortcut and drag-to-edge snapping if gestures are not essential.

    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 ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Rectangle a good Swish alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free and open source
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rectangleapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro free trial
    10 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rectangleapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro licence
    3 devices at a time
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rectangleapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Spectacle shortcuts
    Supported
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rectangleapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Magnet logo

    2. Magnet

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

    PaidmacOS

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Swish

    Simple drag-to-snap from the Mac App Store.

    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 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 Magnet a good Swish 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)
  3. Loop logo

    3. Loop

    Best for: Mac users who like mouse-direction gestures for window snapping

    Open sourcemacOS

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Swish

    Free, open-source window moves via a radial menu and mouse direction.

    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 ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Loop a good Swish 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. BetterTouchTool logo

    4. BetterTouchTool

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

    PaidmacOS

    54.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Swish

    Custom gestures for everything, including window snapping, for a similar 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 ×0.360
    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 Swish 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 Swish alternative for…

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

Rectangle logo

Best Swish alternative for most people

Rectangle

Free shortcut and drag-to-edge snapping if gestures are not essential.

Loop logo

Best Swish alternative for a free option

Loop

Free, open-source window moves via a radial menu and mouse direction.

Rectangle logo

Best Swish alternative for open source

Rectangle

Free shortcut and drag-to-edge snapping if gestures are not essential.

Magnet logo

Best Swish alternative for Mac

Magnet

Simple drag-to-snap from the Mac App Store.

Swish alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Swish?

Rectangle ranks first right now. Free shortcut and drag-to-edge snapping if gestures are not essential. Magnet and Loop follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Swish?

Yes. 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 Swish?

Yes: Rectangle and Loop.

Why do people switch from Swish?

The complaints we hear most: much less useful with an ordinary mouse; licence covers only two Macs; not available on the Mac App Store.

How is this list ranked?

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