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AeroSpace alternatives
AeroSpace compared with 6 alternatives: Amethyst, Rectangle, Loop, Hammerspoon, Moom and 1 more.
AeroSpace is free to use. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
How each one differs from AeroSpace
- Free
Amethyst
Free, open-source automatic tiling window manager for macOS
- Amethyst is free. AeroSpace is free.
Suits: Mac users who want windows arranged automatically as they open
- Free
Rectangle
Free, open-source window snapping for macOS
- Rectangle is free. AeroSpace is free.
Suits: Mac users who want window snapping by shortcut or drag at no cost
- Free
Loop
Free, open-source macOS window manager with a radial menu
- Loop is free. AeroSpace is free.
Suits: Mac users who want to place windows with one held key and a cursor movement
- Free
Hammerspoon
Free, open-source macOS automation scripted in Lua
- Hammerspoon is free. AeroSpace is free.
- Hammerspoon also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Mac users comfortable writing Lua who want to script their own automation
- Free trial · from $15 one-time
Moom
Mac window manager with saved layouts, snapping and a palette
- Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase. AeroSpace is free.
- AeroSpace has a free plan. Moom does not, though it has a free trial.
- Moom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- AeroSpace is open source, according to its own site.
- Moom also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who rearrange the same windows each time they dock a laptop
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Komorebi
Tiling window manager for Windows, with a separate Mac version
- Komorebi starts at $10 per month for a single-platform commercial license ($110 billed annually). AeroSpace is free.
- Only Komorebi lists a Windows app.
- AeroSpace is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Windows users who want automatic tiling in the style of bspwm or yabai
Limits worth knowing in AeroSpace
- macOS only: the released binary runs on macOS 13 or later.
- Still a public beta; the README says to expect breaking changes until version 1.0.
- There is no settings window. Configuration is a TOML text file, and the project says it will never add a GUI for it.
- The app is not notarized by Apple, so a manual install can show a macOS security warning; the Homebrew install avoids it.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to AeroSpace?
The alternatives to AeroSpace in this directory are Amethyst, Rectangle, Loop, Hammerspoon, Moom and Komorebi. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with AeroSpace.
Is there a free alternative to AeroSpace?
Yes. Amethyst, Rectangle, Loop and Hammerspoon are free to use. Komorebi has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which AeroSpace alternatives work on Windows?
The AeroSpace listing does not include a Windows app. Komorebi lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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