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Loop alternatives

Loop compared with 6 alternatives: Rectangle, Magnet, Moom, Swish, Amethyst and 1 more.

Loop is free to use. 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
LoopThis toolFreeFreemacOS
RectangleFreeFreemacOS
MagnetFrom $4.99 one-timeNomacOS
MoomFree trial · from $15 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
SwishFree trial · from $16 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
AmethystFreeFreemacOS
AeroSpaceFreeFreemacOS

How each one differs from Loop

  1. Rectangle

    Free, open-source window snapping for macOS

    • Rectangle is free. Loop is free.

    Suits: Mac users who want window snapping by shortcut or drag at no cost

    Rectangle vs LoopRectangle pricing and details

  2. Magnet

    Window snapping for Mac by drag, shortcut or menu bar

    • Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store). Loop is free.
    • Loop has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Magnet can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Loop is open source, according to its own site.
    • Magnet also covers menu bar app.

    Suits: Mac users who want simple window snapping for a small one-time price

    Magnet vs LoopMagnet pricing and details

  3. Moom

    Mac window manager with saved layouts, snapping and a palette

    • Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase. Loop is free.
    • Loop has a free plan. Moom does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Moom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Loop 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

    Moom vs LoopMoom pricing and details

  4. Swish

    Trackpad-gesture window manager for macOS

    • Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price). Loop is free.
    • Loop has a free plan. Swish does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Swish can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Loop is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: MacBook and Magic Trackpad users who prefer gestures to keyboard shortcuts

    Swish vs LoopSwish pricing and details

  5. Amethyst

    Free, open-source automatic tiling window manager for macOS

    • Amethyst is free. Loop is free.

    Suits: Mac users who want windows arranged automatically as they open

    Amethyst vs LoopAmethyst pricing and details

  6. AeroSpace

    Free, open-source i3-like tiling window manager for macOS

    • AeroSpace is free. Loop is free.

    Suits: Developers and advanced users who want i3-style tiling on a Mac

    AeroSpace vs LoopAeroSpace pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Loop

  • macOS only; the README says it is compatible with macOS 13 and later.
  • Its own comparison table lists no trackpad gestures, saved workspaces, pinning windows on top or resizing of adjacent windows.
  • Using Caps Lock as the trigger key needs a modifier remap in System Settings or another app such as Hyperkey or Karabiner-Elements.
Loop pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Loop?

The alternatives to Loop in this directory are Rectangle, Magnet, Moom, Swish, Amethyst and AeroSpace. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Loop.

Is there a free alternative to Loop?

Yes. Rectangle, Amethyst and AeroSpace are free to use.

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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