Shiftit Alternatives

Shiftit has been discontinued. Similar apps include Rectangle, which is open source with a free version. Other options are BetterTouchTool, AquaSnap, SnapZones and Moom. There's no shortage of Window Managers like Shiftit, with more than 50 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Linux and Android.

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  1. GridMove icon
     31 likes

    GridMove - A window management tool that can quickly arrange your windows into desktop grids.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. Mjolnir icon
     8 likes

    Lightweight automation and productivity power-tool for OS X.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  3. Slate icon
     7 likes

    Slate is a window management application similar to Divvy and SizeUp (except better and free!). Originally written to replace them due to some limitations in how each work, it attempts to overcome them by simply being extremely configurable.

    45 Slate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  4. ActiveDock 2 icon
     4 likes

    ActiveDock 2 is a customizable alternative to the standard macOS Dock, offering advanced features for app launching, window management, appearance customization, and more. It fully replaces the classic Apple Dock and Launchpad while preserving their familiar look and behavior...

    104 ActiveDock 2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. 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.

    92 altdrag alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. Zones for Mac icon
     4 likes

    Useful window arrangement ("snap-to-edge") utility that works well with multiple screens.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7.  5 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
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  8. Deskovery icon
     2 likes

    Deskovery is an OS X window manager. Windowshade, align, resize, change transparency of your windows.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. WindowSpace icon
     12 likes

    WindowSpace is a powerful desktop enhancement utility for large monitors, widescreens and multi-monitor systems. Once installed, it allows you to manipulate windows in many new amazing ways – snap windows to the screen edges and other windows, move and resize them with keyboard...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. 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

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    Good alternative?
     
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