Swish alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Swish alternative for most people
RectangleFree shortcut and drag-to-edge snapping if gestures are not essential.
Best Swish alternative for a free option
LoopFree, open-source window moves via a radial menu and mouse direction.
Best Swish alternative for open source
RectangleFree shortcut and drag-to-edge snapping if gestures are not essential.
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.