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Open-source alternatives to Moom

Moom is not described as open source on its own site. 37 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Moom is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 one-time purchase. 36 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to 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.
    Rectangle vs MoomRectangle pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Loop vs MoomLoop pricing and details

  3. 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.
    AeroSpace vs MoomAeroSpace pricing and details

  4. 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.
    Amethyst vs MoomAmethyst pricing and details

  5. AltTab

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

    • AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase.
    • AltTab has a free plan. Moom does not, though it has a free trial.
    • AltTab is open source, according to its own site.
    • Moom also covers menu bar app.
    AltTab pricing and details

  6. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    • Microsoft PowerToys is free. Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase.
    • Microsoft PowerToys has a free plan. Moom does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • Only Moom lists a macOS app.
    Microsoft PowerToys pricing and details

  7. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase.
    • Karabiner-Elements has a free plan. Moom does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Karabiner-Elements is open source, according to its own site.
    • Moom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Karabiner-Elements pricing and details

  8. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase.
    • Maccy has a free plan. Moom does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    • Moom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Maccy pricing and details

  9. Stats

    Free, open-source system monitor for the Mac menu bar

    • Stats is free. Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase.
    • Stats has a free plan. Moom does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Stats is open source, according to its own site.
    • Moom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Stats pricing and details

  10. Hammerspoon

    Free, open-source macOS automation scripted in Lua

    • Hammerspoon is free. Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase.
    • Hammerspoon has a free plan. Moom does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Hammerspoon is open source, according to its own site.
    • Moom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Hammerspoon pricing and details

  11. Thaw

    Free, open-source menu bar manager for macOS

    • Thaw is free. Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase.
    • Thaw has a free plan. Moom does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Thaw is open source, according to its own site.
    • Moom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Thaw pricing and details

  12. Hidden Bar

    Free, open-source utility that hides macOS menu bar icons

    • Hidden Bar is free. Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase.
    • Hidden Bar has a free plan. Moom does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Hidden Bar is open source, according to its own site.
    • Moom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Hidden Bar pricing and details

25 more that are open source

All 37 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Moom?

Yes. Rectangle, Loop, AeroSpace, Amethyst, AltTab, Microsoft PowerToys, Karabiner-Elements, Maccy and 29 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Moom open source?

Moom is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Rectangle, Loop, AeroSpace, Amethyst, AltTab, Microsoft PowerToys, Karabiner-Elements, Maccy and 28 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 Moom: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.