gTile AlternativesWindow Managers and other similar apps like gTile

gTile is described as 'Gnome shell extension. Tile windows on a grid' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to gTile for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, KDE Plasma and Google Chrome apps. The best gTile alternative is Rectangle, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like gTile are SnapZones, MacsyZones, Divvy and WindowKeys.

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gTile alternatives page was last updated Jun 5, 2025
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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 gTile

     

    • Rectangle is the most popular Mac alternative to gTile.

    • Rectangle is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to gTile.

    • Rectangle is Freemium and Open SourcegTile is Free and Open Source
    • Rectangle is Lightweight and Privacy focusedgTile is not according to our users
  2. SnapZones icon

    SnapZones

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    Organize windows with ease using SnapZones. Enjoy magnetic snapping, predefined and custom layouts, multiple display configuration, and seamless transitioning between workspaces. SnapZones auto-starts at login, ensuring streamlined productivity for macOS users in any environment.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    SnapZones screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Custom layouts
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    SnapZones VS gTile

     

    • SnapZones is the most popular commercial alternative to gTile.

    • SnapZones is Paid and ProprietarygTile is Free and Open Source
    • SnapZones is Privacy focused and LightweightgTile is not according to our users
  4. MacsyZones icon

    MacsyZones

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    Make your workflow more efficient with MacsyZones. Organize your windows with ease.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • TH flagThailand

    Platforms

    • Mac
    MacsyZones screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Snap windows
    7.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    8.  Workflow Management
    9.  Window organizer

    MacsyZones VS gTile

     
  5. Divvy icon

    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 gTile

     

    • Divvy is the most popular Windows alternative to gTile.

    • Divvy is Paid and ProprietarygTile is Free and Open Source
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    WindowKeys

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    Access all native macOS window tiling commands in one place — the Tiling Panel. Customize keyboard shortcuts and use them on any keyboard, even third-party ones.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    WindowKeys screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Tiling Window Manager

    WindowKeys VS gTile

     
  7. 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. 

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    snApp screenshot 1

    snApp Features

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

    snApp VS gTile

     
  9. Wins icon

    Wins

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

    55 Wins alternatives

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    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 gTile

     
  10. Bismuth icon

    Bismuth

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    KDE Plasma add-on, that tiles your windows automatically and lets you manage them via keyboard, similarly to i3, Sway or dwm.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    Bismuth screenshot 1

    Bismuth Features

    1.  Kde support
    2.  KDE Widget
    3.  Tiling
    4.  Tiling Layouts
    5. KDE Plasma icon  KDE Plasma integration
    6.  Tiling Window Manager

    Bismuth VS gTile

     

    • Bismuth is the most popular Linux alternative to gTile.

    • Bismuth is Free and Open SourcegTile is also Free and Open Source
  11. Hyperfocused icon

    Hyperfocused

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    Apps in the right spot with one click.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Hyperfocused screenshot 1

    Hyperfocused Features

    1.  Tiling Layouts
    2.  Multiple window layouts

    Hyperfocused VS gTile

     
  12. Lasso Window Manager icon

    Lasso Window Manager

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    Move and resize windows with your mouse.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Lasso Window Manager screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Global hotkey

    Lasso Window Manager VS gTile

     
  13. Light Pillar Mosaic icon

    Light Pillar Mosaic

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    Mosaic allows you to effortlessly resize and re-position windows on your Mac with a simple Drag & Drop, seamlessly integrated into macOS.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • MacPaw Setapp
    Light Pillar Mosaic screenshot 1

    Light Pillar Mosaic Features

    1.  Snap windows
    2.  Window organizer

    Light Pillar Mosaic VS gTile

     
  14. Mosaic Window Manager icon

    Mosaic Window Manager

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    A window manager for macOS like you have never seen before.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Mosaic Window Manager screenshot 1

    Mosaic Window Manager Features

    1.  Window organizer

    Mosaic Window Manager VS gTile

     
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