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Free alternatives to Magnet

Magnet has no free plan. 20 of the 28 other window managers and launchers in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Magnet is a paid product, starting at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store). 12 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

20 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Magnet

  1. Rectangle

    Free, open-source window snapping for macOS

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Rectangle is free. Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • Rectangle has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
    • Magnet can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Rectangle vs MagnetRectangle pricing and details

  2. Loop

    Free, open-source macOS window manager with a radial menu

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Loop is free. Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • Loop has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Loop is open source, according to its own site.
    • Magnet can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Loop vs MagnetLoop pricing and details

  3. Amethyst

    Free, open-source automatic tiling window manager for macOS

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Amethyst is free. Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • Amethyst has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Amethyst is open source, according to its own site.
    • Magnet can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Amethyst vs MagnetAmethyst pricing and details

  4. AltTab

    Windows-style window switcher for macOS, free and open source

    What is free: AltTab (free): core window switching with thumbnails, preview, window controls, trackpad gestures and custom shortcuts, at no cost for personal or business use.

    • AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • AltTab has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • AltTab is open source, according to its own site.
    • Magnet also covers menu bar app.
    AltTab pricing and details

  5. DisplayFusion

    Multi-monitor taskbars, wallpaper and window control for Windows

    What is free: Free version, for personal use only: per-monitor wallpaper, monitor configuration, TitleBar Buttons, key combinations and edge snapping. No multi-monitor taskbars, profiles, Triggers or monitor fading.

    • DisplayFusion starts at $34 one-time purchase per machine (Pro Standard, lifetime license). Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • DisplayFusion has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only DisplayFusion lists a Windows app.
    • Only Magnet lists a macOS app.
    DisplayFusion pricing and details

  6. Raycast

    Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI

    What is free: Core features such as clipboard history (kept 3 months), snippets, quicklinks, calculator and window management, the extension store, and up to 5 Raycast Notes. AI is not included.

    • Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • Raycast has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    Raycast pricing and details

  7. Alfred

    Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows

    What is free: The core of Alfred is free to use forever, covering app, file and web search. Powerpack features such as workflows, clipboard history and snippets are not included.

    • Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • Alfred has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Alfred also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager and text expansion.
    • Magnet also covers window management and menu bar app.
    Alfred pricing and details

  8. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is free. Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • Microsoft PowerToys has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • Only Magnet lists a macOS app.
    Microsoft PowerToys pricing and details

  9. LaunchBar

    Keyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions

    What is free: Beyond the 30-day trial, LaunchBar 6 can be used for free as long and as often as you like. Without registration it occasionally invites you to take a short break.

    • LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License). Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • LaunchBar has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • LaunchBar also covers launcher, clipboard manager, file management and calculator.
    • Magnet also covers window management and menu bar app.
    LaunchBar pricing and details

  10. Listary

    File search and app launcher for Windows with Quick Switch

    What is free: Free forever for personal use: basic file search, app launching, filters, commands and the basic UI theme. Commercial use is not allowed on the free plan.

    • Listary starts at $19.95 one-time payment (Listary Pro). Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • Listary has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only Listary lists a Windows app.
    • Only Magnet lists a macOS app.
    Listary pricing and details

  11. AeroSpace

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

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • AeroSpace is free. Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • AeroSpace has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • AeroSpace is open source, according to its own site.
    • Magnet can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    AeroSpace pricing and details

  12. Komorebi

    Tiling window manager for Windows, with a separate Mac version

    What is free: Free for personal use under the Komorebi License 2.0.0, with the whole window manager included. The license permits no commercial use, so using it at work needs a paid license.

    • Komorebi starts at $10 per month for a single-platform commercial license ($110 billed annually). Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • Komorebi has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only Komorebi lists a Windows app.
    • Magnet can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Komorebi pricing and details

8 more that are free or have a free plan

All 20 in one table

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Magnet?

Yes. Rectangle, Loop, Amethyst, AltTab, DisplayFusion, Raycast, Alfred, Microsoft PowerToys and 12 more are free or have a free plan.

Does Magnet have a free plan?

Magnet has no free plan. Magnet is a paid product, starting at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Magnet: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.