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24 alternatives to Smooth window arrangement in macOS restored

Restores functionality of window arrangement to that of X11 window managers: no more oppressive horizontal or vertical arrangement. No more window snapping!

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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   Lasso - window manager for macOS▲246

   Easily organize windows with just a few clicks

   2023 · thelasso.app · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Snap▲115

   Effortless window management for power users on macOS

   2025 · freethinkel.dev · its alternatives →

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   Moves for macOS▲180

   Position macOS windows like a goddamn wizard ✨

   2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   Rectangle▲95

   Move & resize windows in MacOS via shortcuts & snap areas

   2019 · rectangleapp.com · its alternatives →

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   Spectacle▲458

   Move and resize windows with ease on Mac.

   2014 · spectacleapp.com · its alternatives →

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   Magnet 2.0▲739

   Window manager for Mac

   2017 · magnet.crowdcafe.com · its alternatives →

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   Hummingbird▲99

   Make macOS window management a breeze

   2019 · hbird.app · its alternatives →

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   Hookshot▲122

   Cursor movement window snapping on macOS

   2020 · hookshot.app · its alternatives →

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   Rift – A tiling window manager for macOS▲212

   a tiling window manager for macos. Contribute to acsandmann/rift development by creating an account on GitHub.

   2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Freshly Squeezed▲280

    Batch resize, crop, convert and optimize images for macOS

    2025 · freshlysqueezed.app · its alternatives →

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    Split Screen Ultimate▲104

    Easiest way to resize and manage windows on your Mac.

    2015 · splitscreenapp.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Grid▲89

    The fast, easy way to organize windows on your Mac

    2020 · macgrid.app · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Better Window Manager▲233

    A tiny window management app for the Mac

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    Grid-based window tiling for X11 with powerful keyboard controls▲69

    Versatile window tiling for X11 with powerful keyboard controls - jakebian/snaptile

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    WindowKeys 3.0▲125

    Hello, I’ve just released version 3.0 of WindowKeys, a small utility for macOS that gives you full control over the native window tiling system introduced in macOS Sequoia. Originally, WindowKeys was built to solve one very specific problem: assigning custom keyboard shortcuts to window tiling actions — especially useful if you use a third-party keyboard that can’t trigger system shortcuts. Over time it evolved beyond just shortcuts, and now 3.0 adds a few frequently requested features: - Move windows between displays (or iPad) - Repeat last tiling action for each app - Redesigned Shortcut…

    2025 · apptorium.com · its alternatives →

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    MacLayout – Save and restore window layouts on macOS▲5

    Effortlessly save, restore, and automate your window arrangements on macOS. Perfect for multi-monitor setups and productivity workflows.

    Mar 2026 · maclayout.com · its alternatives →

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    Bonsplit – Tabs and splits for native macOS apps▲245

    A native macOS tab bar library with split pane support for SwiftUI applications. Features 120fps animations, drag-and-drop tabs, and full keyboard navigation.

    Jan 2026 · bonsplit.alasdairmonk.com · its alternatives →

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    Spaces for macOS▲127

    Declutter & organize ur workspace on macOS in 1-single click

    2024 · spacesformac.xyz · its alternatives →

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    BetterSnapTool▲129

    Manage your window positions and size from your keyboard

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    LayAuto▲266

    Automated window management for Mac ✨

    2017 · layautoapp.com · its alternatives →

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    Sway, a tiling window manager and compositor for Wayland▲163

    i3-compatible Wayland compositor. Contribute to swaywm/sway development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    KiwiDesk▲147

    Tiling that feels like it shipped with macOS.

    Sep 2026 · kiwidesk.kiwicanopy.com · its alternatives →

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    Keypad Layout Window Manager for Mac▲109

    Control window layout using Ctrl + Numeric Keypad on macOS - janten/keypad-layout

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Window Resizer for Safari ▲115

    Test responsive designs, split windows, customize sizes

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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