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Open-source alternatives to Magnet

Magnet is not described as open source on its own site. 11 of the 28 other window managers and launchers in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Magnet is a paid product, starting at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store). All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Magnet

  1. Rectangle

    Free, open-source window snapping for macOS

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    • 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

  6. AeroSpace

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

    • 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

  7. DockDoor

    Free Dock window previews and Alt-Tab switcher for macOS

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

  8. Flow Launcher

    Free, open-source app launcher and file search for Windows

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

  9. Quicksilver

    Free, open-source keyboard launcher for macOS

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

  10. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • Ueli has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only Ueli lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Ueli is open source, according to its own site.
    Ueli pricing and details

  11. Ulauncher

    Open-source application launcher for Linux with extensions

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

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Magnet?

Yes. Rectangle, Loop, Amethyst, AltTab, Microsoft PowerToys, AeroSpace, DockDoor, Flow Launcher and 3 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Magnet open source?

Magnet is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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.