Rectangle AlternativesWindow Managers and other similar apps like Rectangle

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

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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...

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Rectangle alternatives page was last updated Jan 6, 2025
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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.

    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
  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 Rectangle

     

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

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

    • Microsoft PowerToys is Free and Open SourceRectangle is Freemium and Open Source
    • Microsoft PowerToys is LightweightRectangle is not according to our users
  4. DisplayFusion icon

    DisplayFusion

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    Enables multi-monitor taskbars with advanced wallpaper management, scripted macros, remote access, screen savers, and desktop profile features; offers window snapping, customizable hotkeys, logon backgrounds, and multi-language support for home or business use.

    47 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 Rectangle

     
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    AquaSnap

    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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    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 Rectangle

     

    • BetterTouchTool is the most popular Mac alternative to Rectangle.

    • BetterTouchTool is the most popular commercial alternative to Rectangle.

    • BetterTouchTool is Paid and ProprietaryRectangle is Freemium and Open Source
    • BetterTouchTool is LightweightRectangle is not according to our users
  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.

    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 Rectangle

     
  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.

    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 Rectangle

     
  10. 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 Rectangle

     
  11. 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.

    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 Rectangle

     
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    yabai

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    yabai started as a C99 rewrite of chunkwm, originally supposed to be its first RC version.

    102 yabai alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    yabai screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Automatic window tiling
    2.  Tiling Layouts
    3.  Tiling Window Manager
    4.  Tiling

    yabai VS Rectangle

     
  13. 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 Rectangle

     
  14. 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.

    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 Rectangle

     
  15. 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.

    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 Rectangle

     
  16. 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.

    37 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 Rectangle

     
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