Divvy vs Rectangle (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Rectangle grades higher than Divvy: 2.8 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 4, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Divvy grades higher on platforms. Rectangle grades higher on value for money, the free plan and ease of use. They get the same grade on features.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Divvy
Window resizing by dragging across a grid, for Mac and Windows
Free trial · from $13.99
Which one is for you
Pick Divvy if
- Fits if you want to size windows by dragging over a grid
- Works for people who use both a Mac and a Windows PC
Look elsewhere if
- Watch out: the page still refers to Mac OS X 10.6, so check current macOS support
- Watch out: the trial length isn't stated
- Watch out: the page doesn't say whether major updates are free
- Skip it if you want a phone or web version, as none exists
Pick Rectangle if
- Fits if you want windows snapped by shortcut or by drag at no cost
- Works for former Spectacle users who want to keep the same shortcuts
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you're on Windows or Linux, as it's macOS only
- Too light for saved workspaces, custom window sizes, window throwing or stashing, which are only in Rectangle Pro
- Not for you if you want your settings synced over iCloud, another Rectangle Pro extra
- Watch out: the website says macOS 10.15 or later, but the GitHub README says the newest release needs macOS 14
- Watch out: Rectangle Pro's price isn't shown as readable text; it has a 10-day trial and a 3-device license
How we grade them
| 2.2GPADivvyFair | 2.8GPARectangleGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B$13.99 per license, below the $16 middle of one-time prices in this category. | AFree and open source, a download anyone can run, with nothing to buy inside it. The same developer sells Rectangle Pro as a separate app, but nothing in Rectangle itself costs money. |
| Free plan and trial | CA free trial download, but the page doesn't say how long it lasts or what it limits. | AThe whole app is free: keyboard shortcuts, drag-to-snap areas, menu bar commands, halves to sixths, display switching and Todo Mode. No cap, no nag, nothing held back. |
| Features | CGrid resizing, custom shortcuts and relative screen portions. The page itself looks out of date, so its current support isn't clear. | CWindow snapping is its one job: halves, quarters, thirds, fourths and sixths, maximize, almost maximize, centre, restore and a command to send a window to the next display. Its own comparison page names the gaps: window throwing, custom sizes, saved workspaces and iCloud sync are Pro. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. The grid takes some practice, but there's no big setup. | BNo store rating on record, but there's nothing to set up: drag a window to an edge and it snaps, or press a shortcut. Coming from Spectacle? You can pick its default shortcuts on first run. |
| Platforms and integrations | CMac and Windows editions. Computers only, with no phone app or integrations. | DMac only, and no integrations are listed. The website says macOS 10.15 or later, while the GitHub README says the newest release needs macOS 14. Nothing for Windows or Linux. |
| Best for | dividing the screen into a grid for windows | free window snapping on a Mac |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Divvy and Rectangle. How we grade
Where they differ
- Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
In commonmacOSKeyboard-firstWindow management
At a glance
| Divvy | Rectangle | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free |
| Starts at | $13.99 | Free |
| Free plan | None | The whole app is free and open source. Rectangle Pro, a separate paid app from the same developer, adds further features. |
| Free trial | Free trial download; the page does not state its length. | None listed |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Made by | Mizage, LLC | Ryan Hanson |
| Price read from | mizage.com | rectangleapp.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Divvy
- The product page still refers to Mac OS X 10.6 and a 1.5.1 update notice, so check current macOS support before buying.
- The page does not state the trial length or whether major updates are free.
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.
Key features
Divvy
- Grid resizing
- Click and drag across a grid to move and resize a window to the matching part of the screen.
- Custom shortcuts
- Create as many keyboard shortcuts as you like that resize and move windows.
- Mac and Windows
- The page says it supports Mac OS X 10.6 and later and Windows XP and later.
- Relative portions of the screen
- Windows are sized to a share of the display rather than to fixed presets, so any part of the grid can be used.
- Mac and Windows editions
- The vendor sells it for both Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows, with a link to the Mac App Store listing as well.
Rectangle
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Move and resize the active window with a shortcut. Repeating a shortcut cycles through window sizes.
- Snap areas
- Drag a window to a screen edge or corner to snap it, and choose which window action each snap area triggers.
- Preset sizes and positions
- Commands for halves, quarters, thirds, fourths and sixths, plus maximize, almost maximize, maximize height, smaller, larger, center and restore.
- Multiple displays
- Next and previous display commands send a window to another screen, and layouts for displays in portrait orientation are supported.
- Todo Mode
- Keeps one app that you specify visible while you snap and resize other windows. The equivalent in Rectangle Pro is called Pin Mode.
- Spectacle-compatible shortcuts
- Rectangle is described as nearly a complete drop-in replacement for the Spectacle app, and Spectacle's default shortcuts can be chosen on first run.
Plans
Divvy
Divvy$13.99
per license
Sold on the vendor's site, which also links to a Mac App Store listing.
Rectangle
Rectangle$0
Keyboard shortcuts, drag-to-snap areas, menu bar commands, halves to sixths, display switching and Todo Mode. Free and open source.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Divvy or Rectangle?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Divvy starts at $13.99, and Rectangle is free.
Which has a free plan, Divvy or Rectangle?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Rectangle has a free plan. Divvy does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do Divvy and Rectangle run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Divvy lists a Windows app. Both list a macOS app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.