Magnet AlternativesTop Window Managers and other similar apps like Magnet

Magnet is described as 'Every time you multitask with many apps open, you need all the windows arranged accordingly. Magnet makes this process swift and easy' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Magnet for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, File Explorer, Linux and KDE Plasma apps. The best Magnet alternative is Microsoft PowerToys, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Magnet are Rectangle, DisplayFusion, Loop - Window Management and AquaSnap.

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Every time you multitask with many apps open, you need all the windows arranged accordingly. Magnet makes this process swift and easy.

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Magnet alternatives page was last updated Jun 19, 2024
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  1. 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.

    87 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
  2. Microsoft PowerToys icon

    Microsoft PowerToys

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    Open-source utilities for Windows include FancyZones for window management, PowerRename for bulk renaming, and Keyboard Manager for custom shortcuts. Ad-free, supports multi-monitor setups, no registration needed, lightweight resource usage, and works offline.

    58 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microsoft PowerToys screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  File Search
    2.  Key Mapping
    3.  Tiling Window Manager
    4.  Color Picker
    5.  SVG Preview
    6. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    7.  Application Launchers
    8.  Batch Rename Files
    9.  On top
    10.  Snap windows
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  OCR

    Microsoft PowerToys VS Magnet

     

    • Microsoft PowerToys is the most popular Windows alternative to Magnet.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Magnet.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is Free and Open SourceMagnet is Paid and Proprietary
    • Microsoft PowerToys is LightweightMagnet is not according to our users
  4. 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).

    71 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 Magnet

     
    Comments about Rectangle as an Alternative to Magnet
    Just Some Procrastinator Reviewing Productivity Software
    Positive •Apr 25, 2020
    1

    Features: Magnet. Price: $0. Also open-source.

    Guest
    Positive •Jul 14, 2021
    0

    free and does the same thing

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    Rectangle icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Rectangle is a great Magnet alternative.

    • Rectangle is the most popular Mac alternative to Magnet.

    • Rectangle is Freemium and Open SourceMagnet is Paid and Proprietary
    • Rectangle is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMagnet is not according to our users
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  6. DisplayFusion icon

    DisplayFusion

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    DisplayFusion will make your multi-monitor life much easier. With powerful features like Multi-Monitor Taskbars, TitleBar Buttons and fully customizable Functions, DisplayFusion will make managing your multiple monitors painless.

    45 DisplayFusion alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Wallpaper Settings

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Triggers
    3.  Snap windows
    4.  Window organizer
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    7.  Support for Remote Control
    8.  Split windows
    9.  Multiple languages

    DisplayFusion VS Magnet

     
  7. Loop - Window Management icon

    Loop - Window Management

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    Loop is a macOS app that simplifies window management for you! You can effortlessly choose your window direction using a radial menu triggered by a simple key press, and customize it according to your preferences with personalized colors and settings.

    26 Loop - Window Management alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Loop - Window Management screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Snap windows
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Sits in the MenuBar
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Swift

    Loop - Window Management VS Magnet

     
  8. 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.

    87 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 Magnet

     
    Comments about AquaSnap as an Alternative to Magnet
    Guest
    Negative •Oct 24, 2018
    0

    I could never get it to work, it would just sit on my taskbar tray but never did anything remotely similar to Magnet on OSX. As a matter of fact, the only thing it did was prompt me to buy stuff.

    Magnet Icon
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    • AquaSnap is Freemium and ProprietaryMagnet is Paid and Proprietary
  10. WindowGrid icon

    WindowGrid

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    WindowGrid is a modern window management program that allows the user to quickly and easily layout their windows on a dynamic grid.

    67 WindowGrid alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WindowGrid screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    No updates since 2016, bug reports on maintainers' BitBucket page go unresponded to. https://bitbucket.org/joshua_wilding/windowgrid-binaries/issues?status=new&status=open

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Window organizer
    2.  Snap windows
    3.  Portable
    4.  Visual Organization
    5.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    6.  Organization

    WindowGrid VS Magnet

     
  11. 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.

    88 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 Magnet

     

    • Divvy is the most popular commercial alternative to Magnet.

    • Divvy is Paid and ProprietaryMagnet is also Paid and Proprietary
  12. Snap It! icon

    Snap It!

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    Keep Organized with an easier and powerful snapping for windows. Create custom layouts, snap windows using customizable keyboard shortcuts or mouse buttons.

    35 Snap It! alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Snap It! screenshot 1

    Snap It! Features

    1.  Snap windows
    2.  Window organizer
    3.  Window docking
    4.  Split-screen view

    Snap It! VS Magnet

     
  13. TaskSpace icon

    TaskSpace

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    TaskSpace is a simple Windows application intended to group ANY applications in a single window(task space) to provide fast and easy access to multiple applications simultaneously(no Alt+Tab switching and/or searching for a program in the taskbar is required).

    20 TaskSpace alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    TaskSpace screenshot 1

    TaskSpace Features

    1.  Portable
    2. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    3.  Tabbed browsing

    TaskSpace VS Magnet

     
  14. 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.

    84 altdrag alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    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 Magnet

     
  15. Moom icon

    Moom

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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.

    74 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 Magnet

     
  16. 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

    Platforms

    • Windows
    GridMove screenshot 1

    GridMove Features

    1.  Window organizer

    GridMove VS Magnet

     
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