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Magnet

A low-cost Mac App Store window manager that snaps windows into halves, thirds and quarters.

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About Magnet

Magnet is one of the best-known window snapping apps for the Mac, sold through the Mac App Store by developer CrowdCafé. It works the way Windows snapping does: drag a window to a corner for a quarter, a side for a half, the top edge to maximise, or the bottom edge for thirds, and it also has keyboard shortcuts and a menu bar menu for the same actions. It handles vertical displays and up to six external monitors, and the developer says it collects no personal data. It is a paid app with a one-time App Store price and free updates, and because it is distributed only through the App Store, buying and reinstalling is simple. It needs macOS 13 Ventura or later. Magnet does fixed layouts only: there are no saved multi-window layouts, no automatic tiling and only limited customisation, so power users often move to Moom, Rectangle Pro or a tiling manager. For most people who just want tidy side-by-side windows, though, it is quick to set up.

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

Pros and cons

What works

  • 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

Why people leave

  • No free version
  • No saved layouts or automatic tiling
  • Fewer options than Rectangle, which is free

Top Magnet alternatives

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  1. 1Rectangle logo
    Rectangle

    Free and open source with the same snapping plus more shortcuts.

    66.5
  2. 2Moom logo
    Moom

    Adds saved layouts and a hover palette for a little more money.

    62.6
  3. 3Loop logo
    Loop

    Free, open-source alternative using a radial menu for window moves.

    57.2
  4. 4Swish logo
    Swish

    Snap windows with trackpad swipes rather than dragging.

    55.3
  5. 5BetterTouchTool logo
    BetterTouchTool

    Snapping plus custom gestures, shortcuts and a launcher in one licence.

    50.3

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Magnet: common questions

Is Magnet free?

No, Magnet is a paid product.

Is Magnet open source?

No, Magnet is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Rectangle and Loop.

What platforms does Magnet run on?

Magnet is available for macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Magnet?

The highest-ranked Magnet alternatives right now are Rectangle, Moom and Loop. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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