Tiles AlternativesWindow Managers and other similar apps like Tiles

Tiles is described as 'Window manager which allows you to easily reorganize windows by either dragging them to the edges of the screen, using keyboard shortcuts, or the menu bar' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Tiles for Mac. The best Tiles alternative is Rectangle, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Tiles are Loop - Window Management, SnapZones, Magnet and MacsyZones.

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Tiles alternatives page was last updated Jun 5, 2025
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  1. Rectangle icon

    Rectangle

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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 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 Tiles

     

    • Rectangle is the most popular Mac alternative to Tiles.

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

    • Rectangle is Freemium and Open SourceTiles is Free and Proprietary
    • Rectangle is Lightweight and Privacy focusedTiles is not according to our users
  2. 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 Tiles

     
  4. 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 Tiles

     

    • SnapZones is the most popular commercial alternative to Tiles.

    • SnapZones is Paid and ProprietaryTiles is Free and Proprietary
    • SnapZones is Privacy focused and LightweightTiles is not according to our users
  5. Magnet icon

    Magnet

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    Every time you multitask with many apps open, you need all the windows arranged accordingly. Magnet makes this process swift and easy.

    72 Magnet alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Magnet screenshot 1

    Magnet Features

    1.  Global hotkey
    2.  Support for Hotkeys
    3.  Window organizer
    4.  Snap windows

    Magnet VS Tiles

     
  6. MacsyZones icon

    MacsyZones

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    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 Tiles

     
  7. WindowKeys icon

    WindowKeys

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    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 Tiles

     
  9. Shiftit icon

    Shiftit

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    ShiftIt is an application for OSX that allows you to quickly manipulate window position and size using keyboard shortcuts. It intends to become a full featured window organizer for OSX. It is a complete rewrite of the original ShiftIt by Aravindkumar Rajendiran which is not...

    74 Shiftit alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Shiftit screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    This project is looking for a new maintainer. Until that transition is completed, there will likely not be further development on this project.from https://github.com/fikovnik/ShiftIt/blob/master/README.md

    Shiftit Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Window move resize
    3.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    4.  Window organizer

    Shiftit VS Tiles

     
  10. snApp icon

    snApp

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    snApp is a powerful window management utility, built for the Mac. At its core, it is powered by the award-winning Siri Shortcut, Snap. 

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    snApp screenshot 1

    snApp Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Sits in the MenuBar

    snApp VS Tiles

     
  11. Wins icon

    Wins

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    Wins is a Windows Manager, which brings system-level arrange window features to Mac.

    55 Wins alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    Floating Split Window Drag to see the floating split window and drag on to quick split.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    4.  Window docking
    5.  Snap windows
    6.  Dock

    Wins VS Tiles

     
  12. BentoBox icon

    BentoBox

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    BentoBox is a versatile window manager for macOS that enhances your productivity by allowing you to snap windows into customizable zones. Inspired by FancyZones on Windows, BentoBox provides a grid-based approach to organizing your workspace, helping you maintain a clean and...

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    BentoBox screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Window organizer
    6.  Snap windows

    BentoBox VS Tiles

     
  13. Lasso Window Manager icon

    Lasso Window Manager

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    Move and resize windows with your mouse.

    69 Lasso Window Manager alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Lasso Window Manager screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Global hotkey

    Lasso Window Manager VS Tiles

     
  14. Tuck icon

    Tuck

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    Tuck is a handy menu bar application that allows you to quickly and simply clear multi-window clutter by hiding windows under your screen edges.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Tuck screenshot 1

    Tuck Features

    1.  Hide apps
    2.  Snap windows
    3.  Window docking

    Tuck VS Tiles

     
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