Rectangle Alternatives for Windows

Rectangle is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is Microsoft PowerToys, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Rectangle and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Rectangle are DisplayFusion, AquaSnap, WindowGrid and Divvy.

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  1. 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.

    134 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. DisplayFusion icon
     175 likes

    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.

    70 DisplayFusion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. WindowGrid icon
     53 likes

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

    78 WindowGrid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Divvy icon
     65 likes

    Divvy is an entirely new way of managing your workspace. It allows you to quickly and efficiently "divvy up" your screen into exact portions.

    109 Divvy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  5. 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.

    56 Snap It! alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. 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.

    93 altdrag alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. MaxTo icon
     19 likes

    Keyboard-first window manager for Windows. Build your own grid on every monitor, then snap any window into place with one hotkey.

    27 MaxTo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Automatic tiling window manager for Windows 10.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Chameleon Window Manager will allow you to control the windows of your programs using customizable buttons added to the title bars of the windows (Always on Top, Minimize to Tray, Minimize to Caption, Specify Transparency, Position window at left/right of screen).

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
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  10. FancyWM icon
     8 likes

    FancyWM is a dynamic tiling window manager for Microsoft Windows.

    35 FancyWM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. KDE Mover-Sizer icon
     12 likes

    KDE Mover-Sizer is a lightweight program enabling KDE-style alt-click moving and resizing for Windows XP, 7, 2000, 2003, Windows Server, and Vista.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Stack WM icon
     1 like

    Stack is a productivity tool, that helps managing multiple open windows. It is most useful on big screens, very wide screens and multiple monitor configurations.

    30 Stack WM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Windows
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