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Rectangle alternatives
Rectangle compared with 10 alternatives: Raycast, Setapp, Alfred, AeroSpace, Amethyst and 5 more.
Rectangle is free to use. 6 of the 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RectangleThis tool | Free | Free | macOS |
| Raycast | Free plan · from $96/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| Setapp | Free trial · from $14.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Alfred | Free plan · from £34 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| AeroSpace | Free | Free | macOS |
| Amethyst | Free | Free | macOS |
| DockDoor | Free | Free | macOS |
| Loop | Free | Free | macOS |
| Magnet | From $4.99 one-time | No | macOS |
| Moom | Free trial · from $15 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Swish | Free trial · from $16 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
How each one differs from Rectangle
- Free plan · from $96/yr
Raycast
Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI
- Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. Rectangle is free.
- Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
- Raycast also covers launcher, clipboard manager and text expansion.
Suits: Mac and Windows users who prefer the keyboard to the mouse
- Free trial · from $14.99/mo
Setapp
One subscription for a catalog of 300+ Mac and iOS apps
- Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan). Rectangle is free.
- Rectangle has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
- Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
- Setapp also covers screenshots, clipboard manager and text expansion.
Suits: Mac users who would otherwise buy several utilities separately
- Free plan · from £34 one-time
Alfred
Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows
- Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). Rectangle is free.
- Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
- Alfred also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager and text expansion.
- Rectangle also covers window management.
Suits: Mac users who want a keyboard launcher without a subscription
- Free
AeroSpace
Free, open-source i3-like tiling window manager for macOS
- AeroSpace is free. Rectangle is free.
Suits: Developers and advanced users who want i3-style tiling on a Mac
- Free
Amethyst
Free, open-source automatic tiling window manager for macOS
- Amethyst is free. Rectangle is free.
Suits: Mac users who want windows arranged automatically as they open
- Free
DockDoor
Free Dock window previews and Alt-Tab switcher for macOS
- DockDoor is free. Rectangle is free.
Suits: People coming from Windows who miss taskbar previews and Alt+Tab
- Free
Loop
Free, open-source macOS window manager with a radial menu
- Loop is free. Rectangle is free.
Suits: Mac users who want to place windows with one held key and a cursor movement
- From $4.99 one-time
Magnet
Window snapping for Mac by drag, shortcut or menu bar
- Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store). Rectangle is free.
- Rectangle has a free plan. Magnet does not.
- Magnet can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
- Magnet also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who want simple window snapping for a small one-time price
- Free trial · from $15 one-time
Moom
Mac window manager with saved layouts, snapping and a palette
- Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase. Rectangle is free.
- Rectangle has a free plan. Moom does not, though it has a free trial.
- Moom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
- Moom also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who rearrange the same windows each time they dock a laptop
- Free trial · from $16 one-time
Swish
Trackpad-gesture window manager for macOS
- Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price). Rectangle is free.
- Rectangle has a free plan. Swish does not, though it has a free trial.
- Swish can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: MacBook and Magic Trackpad users who prefer gestures to keyboard shortcuts
Limits worth knowing in Rectangle
- macOS only. The website lists macOS 10.15 or later, while the GitHub README says the newest release needs macOS 14.
- Window throwing, custom sizes and positions, saved workspaces, window stashing and iCloud sync are only in Rectangle Pro, a separate paid app.
- Rectangle Pro's price is not shown as readable text on the site. It has a 10-day free trial, and one license can be active on 3 devices.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Rectangle?
The alternatives to Rectangle in this directory are Raycast, Setapp, Alfred, AeroSpace, Amethyst, DockDoor, Loop, Magnet, Moom and Swish. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Rectangle.
Is there a free alternative to Rectangle?
Yes. AeroSpace, Amethyst, DockDoor and Loop are free to use. Raycast and Alfred have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Rectangle alternatives work on Windows?
The Rectangle listing does not include a Windows app. Raycast lists one.
Which Rectangle alternatives work on iOS?
The Rectangle listing does not include an iOS app. Raycast and Setapp list one.
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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