MaxSnap AlternativesWindow Managers and other similar apps like MaxSnap

MaxSnap is described as 'Powerful Window Manager for Mac' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to MaxSnap for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and KDE Plasma apps. The best MaxSnap alternative is Rectangle, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MaxSnap are BetterTouchTool, Loop - Window Management, AquaSnap and MacsyZones.

MaxSnap iconMaxSnap
  3
  • ...

Powerful Window Manager for Mac.

More about MaxSnap
More about MaxSnap
MaxSnap alternatives page was last updated Jun 5, 2025
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
  1. Rectangle icon

    Rectangle

     93 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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 MaxSnap

     

    • Rectangle is the most popular Mac alternative to MaxSnap.

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

    • Rectangle is Freemium and Open SourceMaxSnap is Paid and Proprietary
    • Rectangle is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMaxSnap is not according to our users
  2. BetterTouchTool icon

    BetterTouchTool

     105 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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 MaxSnap

     

    • BetterTouchTool is the most popular commercial alternative to MaxSnap.

    • BetterTouchTool is Paid and ProprietaryMaxSnap is also Paid and Proprietary
    • BetterTouchTool is LightweightMaxSnap is not according to our users
  4. Loop - Window Management icon

    Loop - Window Management

     13 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    28 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 MaxSnap

     
  5. Ad
    Screenshot
    AquaSnap icon
    AquaSnap

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

    https://www.nurgo-software.com
    Learn More
  6. AquaSnap icon

    AquaSnap

     90 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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 MaxSnap

     

    • AquaSnap is the most popular Windows alternative to MaxSnap.

    • AquaSnap is Freemium and ProprietaryMaxSnap is Paid and Proprietary
  7. MacsyZones icon

    MacsyZones

     3 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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 MaxSnap

     
  8. WindowGrid icon

    WindowGrid

     52 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

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

    68 WindowGrid alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    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 MaxSnap

     
  10. Divvy icon

    Divvy

     64 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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 MaxSnap

     
  11. WindowKeys icon

    WindowKeys

     2 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    50 WindowKeys alternatives

    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 MaxSnap

     
  12. altdrag icon

    altdrag

     38 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    85 altdrag alternatives

    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 MaxSnap

     
  13. Moom icon

    Moom

     24 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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 MaxSnap

     
  14. SMBAct icon

    SMBAct

     3 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    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 MaxSnap

     

    • SMBAct is the most popular Linux alternative to MaxSnap.

    • SMBAct is Paid and ProprietaryMaxSnap is also Paid and Proprietary
  15. Preme for Windows icon

    Preme for Windows

     48 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Preme is a free software for Windows which lets you add cool desktop features and enhances the desktop functionality.

    60 Preme for Windows alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • TH flagThailand

    Platforms

    • Windows
    quick window

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Touch Bar Manager
    2.  Touchbar integration

    Preme for Windows VS MaxSnap

     
12 of 59 MaxSnap alternatives