The MaxTo Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about MaxTo in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
MaxTo
The Insider’s Guide
Custom screen zones with hotkey and drag snapping for Windows and Mac
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among window managers and launchers, read from MaxTo’s own pages.
Made by Domi.no AS · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from MaxTo’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on MaxTo’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 11 of the 48 other window managers and launchers we grade
MaxTo divides each monitor into rows and columns that you define, then snaps a window into a zone with a keyboard shortcut or by dragging. It works across several monitors, including mixed resolutions, and can remember where an application's windows belong. It started on Windows and now also runs on Mac, with Home and Business licenses.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about MaxTo, taken from its own pages and our grades.
- 1
Best for snapping windows to custom zones on Windows and Mac
MaxTo snaps windows into custom screen zones by hotkey or drag, on Windows and Mac.
- 2
Paid plans start at about $1.77 a month
As its pricing page puts it: €19 per year (Home, personal use).
- 3
You can try it first
14-day free trial
- 4
It runs on 2 platforms
Windows and macOS.
- 5
Custom grid zones
Build the rows and columns you want on each monitor, differently per monitor, and save frequently used layouts as presets.
- 6
Hotkey snapping
Move a window into a preset zone from the keyboard, with Page Up and Page Down sending it to another monitor.
- 7
Drag-to-snap
Shows live zone highlighting while a window is dragged and snaps it on release.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 11 of 48
That is against the other window managers and launchers we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace MaxTo you would be making control over other apps' windows. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
MaxTo at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from €19 per year (Home, personal use)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows
- Made by
- Domi.no AS
- Category
- Window Managers & Launchers
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for snapping windows to custom zones on Windows and Mac
MaxTo snaps windows into custom screen zones by hotkey or drag, on Windows and Mac. There is no free plan, only a 14-day trial, and home licences don't work on work computers.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | €19 a year for up to 5 personal computers, in the cheaper quarter. Lifetime is €79. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A 14-day trial and no free plan; the listing doesn't say a card is needed. |
| Features | B | Custom grid zones, hotkey snapping, drag-to-snap, remembered window positions and multi-monitor support. No gap shown in the job. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. You design your own zone layouts first. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Windows and Mac desktops, with a Shortcuts hook; no phone or web version. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who MaxTo is for
- Fits if you use several monitors and want your own zone layout
- Works for people on both Windows and Mac
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a free tool, since there is only a 14-day trial
- Not for you if you work on a company computer with a Home licence, as Business is €39 per computer a year
- Watch out: Home updates stop when the yearly subscription ends
- Watch out: prices were in euros and the page showed no dollar figures
Good to know
Good for
- Ultrawide or multi-monitor desks that need custom zones
- People who prefer to place windows with the keyboard
- Teams that need an organization license for managed computers
Worth knowing
- Home licenses do not work on work-managed computers; those need the Business license, billed per computer.
- There is no free plan, only a 14-day trial.
- Prices were read in euros; the page showed no US dollar figures.
- Home updates stop when the yearly subscription ends, while Lifetime keeps updating.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
~$1.77
A month to start
MaxTo is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €19 per year (Home, personal use).
Home Yearly
€19
per year, for up to 5 personal computers
Unlimited presets and monitors for personal use, with updates during the subscription. Does not activate on work-managed computers.
Home Lifetime
€79
one-time, for up to 5 personal computers
Same as Home Yearly with updates for life and no renewal.
Business Yearly
€39
per computer / year
Required for work or school computers, including those joined to Active Directory or Entra ID or enrolled in MDM; volume licensing is offered.
Trying it first
14-day free trial
Read from maxto.net on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Lifetime license
Lifetime Home license
A single payment of €79 for Home with updates for life, as an alternative to the €19 yearly subscription.
Stated on maxto.net
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: macOS and Windows
Custom screen zones with hotkey and drag snapping for Windows and Mac. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, keyboard-first, window management.
Custom grid zones, hotkey snapping, drag-to-snap, remembered window positions and multi-monitor support.
- Custom grid zones
- Build the rows and columns you want on each monitor, differently per monitor, and save frequently used layouts as presets.
- Hotkey snapping
- Move a window into a preset zone from the keyboard, with Page Up and Page Down sending it to another monitor.
- Drag-to-snap
- Shows live zone highlighting while a window is dragged and snaps it on release.
- Remembered window positions
- Version 3.1 can remember where an application's windows go, and recall windows into place after a presentation or undocking.
- Multi-monitor support
- Handles monitors with different resolutions and scaling.
- Translations
- The interface is translated into 32 languages, including right-to-left support.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
What it works with
- Shortcuts
MaxTo is made by Domi.no AS.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
11/48
Other window managers and launchers it is graded above
MaxTo's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 11 of the 48 other window managers and launchers we grade, and level with 11.
It stands best on features (B, above 35 of 48) and worst on free plan and trial (C, above 2).
Its paid plans start at about $1.77 a month, against a middle price of $4.89 for the category: 1 of the 3 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 49 window managers and launchers we grade, cut by the letter each got. MaxTo’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 6 of 48
- CFree plan and trialAbove 2 of 48
- BFeaturesAbove 35 of 48
- CEase of useAbove 8 of 48
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 35 of 48
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 29 window managers and launchers. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. MaxTo is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace MaxTo you would be making control over other apps' windows. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 26 of the 48 other window managers and launchers grade higher. It costs $21.23 a year.
What you could not
- Control over other apps' windows.
- A real app for macOS and Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. MaxTo’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
AquaSnap, Actual Window Manager, Divvy, Dexpot and SizeUp
The 5 tools MaxTo is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
AquaSnap
Free plan · from $29
Windows tool that docks, snaps and tiles windows by dragging.
- AquaSnap has a free plan. MaxTo does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only MaxTo lists a macOS app.
- MaxTo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.0GPA
Actual Window Manager
Free trial · from $59.95 one-time
Windows toolset for multi-monitor setups and virtual desktops.
- Only MaxTo lists a macOS app.
- Actual Window Manager also covers display control.
- 2.2GPA
Divvy
Free trial · from $13.99
Window resizing by dragging across a grid, for Mac and Windows.
- MaxTo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.2GPA
Dexpot
Free plan
Virtual desktops for Windows with previews and per-window rules.
- Dexpot has a free plan. MaxTo does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only MaxTo lists a macOS app.
- MaxTo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.4GPA
SizeUp
Free trial · from $12.99
Keyboard-driven window resizing for the Mac.
- Only MaxTo lists a Windows app.
- MaxTo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- SizeUp also covers menu bar app.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is MaxTo free?
No, MaxTo is a paid product, but you can try it first. 14-day free trial.
How much does MaxTo cost?
MaxTo lists 3 plans. Home Yearly: €19 per year, for up to 5 personal computers.
What platforms does MaxTo work on?
MaxTo is available on Windows and macOS.
Does MaxTo offer any discounts?
MaxTo publicly lists the following: Lifetime Home license.
Does MaxTo have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. MaxTo is listed for Windows and macOS.
Does MaxTo have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. MaxTo is listed for Windows and macOS.
Is MaxTo open source?
MaxTo is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does MaxTo integrate with?
MaxTo's listing names Shortcuts. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes MaxTo?
MaxTo is made by Domi.no AS.
What are the alternatives to MaxTo?
The closest alternatives to MaxTo in our directory are AquaSnap, Actual Window Manager, Divvy, Dexpot and SizeUp.
How does MaxTo compare with other window managers and launchers?
MaxTo's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 11 of the 48 other window managers and launchers we grade, and level with 11.
Is MaxTo good value for money?
ToolGPA grades MaxTo B for value for money. Its paid plans start at about $1.77 a month, against a middle price of $4.89 for the category: 1 of the 3 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of MaxTo?
To replace MaxTo you would be making control over other apps' windows.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from MaxTo’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Domi.no AS's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Domi.no AS. Prices change, so check maxto.net before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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