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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Rectangle	Open source	Yes	macOS	5 of 5	62.6
2	Loop	Open source	Yes	macOS	4 of 4	57.2

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. 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)

The best Swish alternative for…

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

Best Swish alternative for most people

Rectangle

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

Best Swish alternative for a free option

Loop

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

Best Swish alternative for open source

Rectangle

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

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.