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Swish alternatives
Swish compared with 6 alternatives: Rectangle, Magnet, Moom, Loop, BetterTouchTool and 1 more.
Swish is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $16 one-time purchase (US price). 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
How each one differs from Swish
- Free
Rectangle
Free, open-source window snapping for macOS
- Rectangle is free. Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price).
- Rectangle has a free plan. Swish does not, though it has a free trial.
- Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
- Swish can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac users who want window snapping by shortcut or drag at no cost
- 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). Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price).
- 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. Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price).
- Moom also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who rearrange the same windows each time they dock a laptop
- Free
Loop
Free, open-source macOS window manager with a radial menu
- Loop is free. Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price).
- Loop has a free plan. Swish does not, though it has a free trial.
- Loop is open source, according to its own site.
- Swish can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac users who want to place windows with one held key and a cursor movement
- Free trial · from $15 one-time
BetterTouchTool
Mac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation
- BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price).
- BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager and keyboard and mouse remapping.
Suits: Mac users who want custom trackpad, mouse and keyboard gestures in one app
- Free
DockDoor
Free Dock window previews and Alt-Tab switcher for macOS
- DockDoor is free. Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price).
- DockDoor has a free plan. Swish does not, though it has a free trial.
- DockDoor is open source, according to its own site.
- Swish can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People coming from Windows who miss taskbar previews and Alt+Tab
Limits worth knowing in Swish
- macOS only, version 12 and above. It is not on the Mac App Store because it cannot run sandboxed.
- It is designed mainly for the Magic Trackpad; a third-party mouse needs a separate app such as Mac Mouse Fix to emulate touch gestures.
- A license can be active on two Macs at a time and has to be unlinked in Settings before moving to another Mac.
- The Buy button shows a price that Paddle localizes by country; $16 is the US figure.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Swish?
The alternatives to Swish in this directory are Rectangle, Magnet, Moom, Loop, BetterTouchTool and DockDoor. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Swish.
Is there a free alternative to Swish?
Yes. Rectangle, Loop and DockDoor are free to use.
Is there an open-source alternative to Swish?
Rectangle, Loop and DockDoor 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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