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Microsoft PowerToys alternatives with a Mac app

The Microsoft PowerToys listing does not include a Mac app. 76 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Mac app.

Microsoft PowerToys is free to use. 49 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Microsoft PowerToys

  1. Raycast

    Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI

    • Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only Raycast lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    • Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
    Raycast vs Microsoft PowerToysRaycast pricing and details

  2. 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). Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only Komorebi lists a macOS app.
    • Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
    • Microsoft PowerToys also covers launcher, file management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Komorebi vs Microsoft PowerToysKomorebi pricing and details

  3. KeepingYouAwake

    Menu bar utility that stops a Mac from going to sleep

    • KeepingYouAwake is free. Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only KeepingYouAwake lists a macOS app.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • KeepingYouAwake also covers menu bar app.
    KeepingYouAwake vs Microsoft PowerToysKeepingYouAwake pricing and details

  4. Synergy

    Share one keyboard and mouse across Windows, Mac and Linux PCs

    • Synergy starts at $15 one-time payment (Synergy 3 Lite, personal use). Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Microsoft PowerToys has a free plan. Synergy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Synergy lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Synergy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Synergy vs Microsoft PowerToysSynergy pricing and details

  5. TextSniper

    Mac menu bar tool that copies text from any part of the screen

    • TextSniper starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (license for 1 Mac). Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Microsoft PowerToys has a free plan. TextSniper does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TextSniper lists a macOS app.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    TextSniper vs Microsoft PowerToysTextSniper pricing and details

  6. BetterTouchTool

    Mac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation

    • BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Microsoft PowerToys has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BetterTouchTool lists a macOS app.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    BetterTouchTool pricing and details

  7. Rectangle

    Free, open-source window snapping for macOS

    • Rectangle is free. Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only Rectangle lists a macOS app.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • Microsoft PowerToys also covers launcher, file management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Rectangle pricing and details

  8. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only Karabiner-Elements lists a macOS app.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers menu bar app.
    Karabiner-Elements pricing and details

  9. LaunchBar

    Keyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions

    • LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License). Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only LaunchBar lists a macOS app.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    LaunchBar pricing and details

  10. AltTab

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

    • AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only AltTab lists a macOS app.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • AltTab can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    AltTab pricing and details

  11. AeroSpace

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

    • AeroSpace is free. Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only AeroSpace lists a macOS app.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • Microsoft PowerToys also covers launcher, file management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    AeroSpace pricing and details

  12. Amethyst

    Free, open-source automatic tiling window manager for macOS

    • Amethyst is free. Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only Amethyst lists a macOS app.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • Microsoft PowerToys also covers launcher, file management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Amethyst pricing and details

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Common questions

Which Microsoft PowerToys alternatives have a Mac app?

Raycast, Komorebi, KeepingYouAwake, Synergy, TextSniper, BetterTouchTool, Rectangle, Karabiner-Elements and 68 more list a Mac app.

Does Microsoft PowerToys have a Mac app?

The Microsoft PowerToys listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Windows.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Raycast, Komorebi, KeepingYouAwake, Rectangle, Karabiner-Elements, LaunchBar, AltTab, AeroSpace and 41 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 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 Microsoft PowerToys: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.