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Moom alternatives

Moom compared with 7 alternatives: Rectangle, Magnet, BetterTouchTool, Loop, Swish and 2 more.

Moom is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 one-time purchase. 4 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
MoomThis toolFree trial · from $15 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
RectangleFreeFreemacOS
MagnetFrom $4.99 one-timeNomacOS
BetterTouchToolFree trial · from $15 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
LoopFreeFreemacOS
SwishFree trial · from $16 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
AeroSpaceFreeFreemacOS
AmethystFreeFreemacOS

How each one differs from Moom

  1. Rectangle

    Free, open-source window snapping for macOS

    • Rectangle is free. Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase.
    • Rectangle has a free plan. Moom does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
    • Moom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Moom also covers menu bar app.

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

    Rectangle vs MoomRectangle 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). Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase.

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

    Magnet vs MoomMagnet pricing and details

  3. BetterTouchTool

    Mac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation

    • BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase.
    • BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    • Moom also covers menu bar app.

    Suits: Mac users who want custom trackpad, mouse and keyboard gestures in one app

    BetterTouchTool vs MoomBetterTouchTool pricing and details

  4. Loop

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

    • Loop is free. Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase.
    • Loop has a free plan. Moom does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Loop is open source, according to its own site.
    • Moom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Moom also covers menu bar app.

    Suits: Mac users who want to place windows with one held key and a cursor movement

    Loop vs MoomLoop pricing and details

  5. Swish

    Trackpad-gesture window manager for macOS

    • Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price). Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase.
    • Moom also covers menu bar app.

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

    Swish vs MoomSwish pricing and details

  6. AeroSpace

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

    • AeroSpace is free. Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase.
    • AeroSpace has a free plan. Moom does not, though it has a free trial.
    • AeroSpace is open source, according to its own site.
    • Moom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Moom also covers menu bar app.

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

    AeroSpace vs MoomAeroSpace pricing and details

  7. Amethyst

    Free, open-source automatic tiling window manager for macOS

    • Amethyst is free. Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase.
    • Amethyst has a free plan. Moom does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Amethyst is open source, according to its own site.
    • Moom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Moom also covers menu bar app.

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

    Amethyst vs MoomAmethyst pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Moom

  • macOS only; Moom 4.6 requires macOS 10.13 High Sierra or newer.
  • Moom 4 is sold only on the Many Tricks site. The Mac App Store carries Moom Classic, the older Moom 3, at $6.99.
  • A license includes at least one year of updates. Later updates may be paid, though the purchased version keeps working.
  • There is no direct Shortcuts support; the FAQ says some features can be reached through AppleScript.
Moom pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Moom?

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

Is there a free alternative to Moom?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Moom?

Rectangle, Loop, AeroSpace and Amethyst are described as open source on their own sites.

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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