Better Window Manager AlternativesWindow Managers and other similar apps like Better Window Manager

Better Window Manager is described as 'A tiny window management app for the Mac' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Better Window Manager for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and KDE Plasma apps. The best Better Window Manager alternative is Rectangle, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Better Window Manager are BetterTouchTool, AquaSnap, Divvy and altdrag.

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A tiny window management app for the Mac.

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Better Window Manager alternatives page was last updated Mar 5, 2024
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  1. Rectangle icon

    Rectangle

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    Move and resize windows on macOS with keyboard shortcuts. Rectangle is a window management app based on Spectacle Wndow Manager, written in Swift (programming language).

    72 Rectangle alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Rectangle screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Window Resizing
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Usability
    4.  Window move resize
    5.  Snap windows
    6.  Low memory usage
    7.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    8.  No registration required

    Rectangle VS Better Window Manager

     

    • Rectangle is the most popular Mac alternative to Better Window Manager.

    • Rectangle is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Better Window Manager.

    • Rectangle is Freemium and Open SourceBetter Window Manager is Paid and Proprietary
    • Rectangle is Lightweight and Privacy focusedBetter Window Manager is not according to our users
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    BetterTouchTool

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    BetterTouchTool is a great, feature packed app that allows you to configure many gestures for your Magic Mouse (1 & 2), Macbook Trackpad and Magic Trackpad (1 & 2) and also Mouse Gestures for normal mice.

    73 BetterTouchTool alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    BetterTouchTool screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Snap windows
    2.  Touch Bar Manager
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Graphical User Interface
    5.  MultiTouch

    BetterTouchTool VS Better Window Manager

     

    • BetterTouchTool is the most popular commercial alternative to Better Window Manager.

    • BetterTouchTool is Paid and ProprietaryBetter Window Manager is also Paid and Proprietary
    • BetterTouchTool is LightweightBetter Window Manager is not according to our users
  4. AquaSnap icon

    AquaSnap

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    Optimize your desktop environment with this management tool offering window docking, snapping, multi-monitor support, and keyboard shortcuts for enhanced productivity.

    88 AquaSnap alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Dock window to sides or corners

    AquaSnap Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Portable
    3.  Snap windows
    4.  Window organizer
    5.  Window docking
    6.  Shortcut keys
    7.  Dock

    AquaSnap VS Better Window Manager

     

    • AquaSnap is the most popular Windows alternative to Better Window Manager.

    • AquaSnap is Freemium and ProprietaryBetter Window Manager is Paid and Proprietary
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    Optimize your desktop environment with this management tool offering window docking, snapping, multi-monitor support, and keyboard shortcuts for enhanced productivity.

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    Divvy

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    Divvy is an entirely new way of managing your workspace. It allows you to quickly and efficiently "divvy up" your screen into exact portions.

    89 Divvy alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Divvy screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project seems no longer developed. Last version, 1.5.2, released in August 2019, can be still downloaded and bought from the official website and from the Appstore.

    Divvy Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Window organizer
    3.  Snap windows

    Divvy VS Better Window Manager

     
  7. altdrag icon

    altdrag

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    AltDrag allows you to move and resize windows much easier. When you have it running you can simply hold down the Alt key and then use your mouse to drag any window, and it doesn't matter where in the window you click.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    altdrag screenshot 1
    altdrag screenshot 2
    Discontinued

    The last version (1.1) is from 2015.

    altdrag Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Window Resizing
    3.  Snap windows

    altdrag VS Better Window Manager

     
  8. Moom icon

    Moom

     24 likes
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    Moom makes window management as easy as clicking a mouse button—or using a keyboard shortcut, if you're one of those types of people.

    75 Moom alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Pop-up positioning

    Moom Features

    1.  Visual Organization
    2.  Snapping
    3.  Snap windows

    Moom VS Better Window Manager

     
  10. GridMove icon

    GridMove

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    GridMove - A window management tool that can quickly arrange your windows into desktop grids.

    53 GridMove alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Windows
    GridMove screenshot 1

    GridMove Features

    1.  Window organizer

    GridMove VS Better Window Manager

     
  11. SMBAct icon

    SMBAct

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    SMBAct is the all-in-one cross-platform solution that allows you to keep your windows and applications well-organized and significantly simplify the process of interaction with them.

    81 SMBAct alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    SMBAct screenshot 1

    SMBAct Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Desktop Application
    3.  Window Switching

    SMBAct VS Better Window Manager

     

    • SMBAct is the most popular Linux alternative to Better Window Manager.

    • SMBAct is Paid and ProprietaryBetter Window Manager is also Paid and Proprietary
  12. Swish icon

    Swish

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    The missing gesture layer for macOS.

    63 Swish alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Swish for macOS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Support for Gestures
    4.  Touch Gestures

    Swish VS Better Window Manager

     
  13. KDE Mover-Sizer icon

    KDE Mover-Sizer

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    KDE Mover-Sizer is a lightweight program enabling KDE-style alt-click moving and resizing for Windows XP, 7, 2000, 2003, Windows Server, and Vista.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    KDE Mover-Sizer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Snap windows

    KDE Mover-Sizer VS Better Window Manager

     
  14. snApp icon

    snApp

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    snApp is a powerful window management utility, built for the Mac. At its core, it is powered by the award-winning Siri Shortcut, Snap. 

    57 snApp alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    snApp screenshot 1

    snApp Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Sits in the MenuBar

    snApp VS Better Window Manager

     
  15. Wins icon

    Wins

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    Wins is a Windows Manager, which brings system-level arrange window features to Mac.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Floating Split Window Drag to see the floating split window and drag on to quick split.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    4.  Window docking
    5.  Snap windows
    6.  Dock

    Wins VS Better Window Manager

     
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