Rectangle Alternatives

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 very popular Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Rectangle for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, KDE Plasma and Google Chrome apps. The best Rectangle alternative is Microsoft PowerToys, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Rectangle are DisplayFusion, BetterTouchTool, AquaSnap and Loop - Window Management.

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  1. Snap It! icon
     8 likes

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

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    • Windows
     
  2. altdrag icon
     38 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. BetterSnapTool icon
     26 likes

    BetterSnapTool is a utility that mimics Windows 7 Aero snap, allowing you to easily manage your window positions and sizes by either dragging them to one of your screens corners or to the top, left or right side of your screen.

    72 BetterSnapTool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. MacsyZones icon
     4 likes

    Customize layouts and sections for organizing windows into defined zones on macOS, easily snap and rearrange application windows, support multitasking needs, reduce desktop clutter, and enhance work efficiency for users managing multiple windows.

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    • Mac
     
  5. A native macOS window manager inspired by PowerToys FancyZones. Create custom layouts and snap windows via drag-and-drop or keyboard shortcuts.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Mjolnir icon
     8 likes

    Lightweight automation and productivity power-tool for OS X.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. 1Piece icon
     2 likes

    1Piece includes many features to improve the usability of your Mac. Window List that displays the list of all your open windows, a feature that switches the Space or the active window by using Hot Corner, a feature that resize and reposition the window and so on.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Amethyst icon
     22 likes

    Amethyst is a tiling window manager for Mac similar to the xmonad tiling window manager popular on Linux. Amethyst is written in Objective-C and has configurable shortcuts, multi-monitor support, multiple layouts, and the option to float certain applications.

    116 Amethyst alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. WinMux icon
     3 likes

    Sidebar-first macOS window manager supporting project hierarchies, drag-and-drop window and tab group organization, fully adjustable window gaps, browser-style tab groups with tab reordering, auto-hiding sidebar, Liquid Glass support, and robust workspace navigation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Putback icon
     3 likes

    Automatically restores window layouts on macOS when display setups change, offering instant position recovery, desk scene customization with app placement and wallpaper settings, hotkey triggers, undo feature, strong privacy protections, and no subscription needed.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. SizeUp icon
     13 likes

    SizeUp allows you to quickly position a window to fill exactly half the screen (splitscreen), a quarter of the screen (quadrant), full screen, or centered via the menu bar or configurable system-wide shortcuts (hotkeys).

    69 SizeUp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  12. BetterStage icon
     7 likes

    Every window where it belongs. AI analyzes your open windows and organizes them into project-focused stages automatically. Then switch your entire multi-monitor setup between them instantly — no animations, no lag.

    33 BetterStage alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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