The Mosaic Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Mosaic 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.
Mosaic
The Insider’s Guide
Drag-and-drop window layouts for the Mac
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among window managers and launchers, read from Mosaic’s own pages.
Made by Light Pillar Software Ltd · checked Nov 12, 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 Mosaic’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Mosaic’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 4 of the 28 other window managers and launchers we grade
Mosaic shows a panel of layouts when a window is dragged; dropping the window on one resizes and repositions it. Custom layouts, a quick grid layout, multi-monitor support and keyboard shortcuts are included in the feature set. Prices are quoted in pounds sterling.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Mosaic, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, and building custom layouts takes some learning.
- 1
Best for drag-and-drop window layouts on Mac
It's priced in pounds, there's no dollar price, and the vendor says major upgrades may cost extra.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at £14.99 one-time (Standard Edition).
- 3
You can try it first
7-day free trial of the complete feature set.
- 4
It runs on macOS
macOS.
- 5
Drag and drop layouts
Drop a window on a layout in the panel to resize and move it.
- 6
Custom layouts
Create basic or advanced layouts, plus single-use layouts with Quick Layout.
- 7
View modes and groups
Choose where layouts appear and assign a different group of layouts to each view mode.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 4 of 28
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 Mosaic you would be making control over other apps' windows. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Mosaic at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from £14.99 one-time (Standard Edition)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 7-day free trial of the complete feature set.
- Runs on
- macOS
- Made by
- Light Pillar Software Ltd
- Category
- Window Managers & Launchers
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for drag-and-drop window layouts on Mac
Mosaic is a Mac app where you drag windows into layouts, with a Standard edition at £14.99 and a Pro one at £29.99, both one-time. It's priced in pounds, there's no dollar price, and the vendor says major upgrades may cost extra.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Standard is £14.99 and Pro £29.99 one-time, roughly the middle of what one-time window tools cost. The dollar price isn't shown. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A 7-day free trial of the complete feature set. The page doesn't say if a card is needed. |
| Features | B | Drag-and-drop and custom layouts, view modes and groups, multiple displays, Pro tools and an iOS remote. Nothing in the listing shows a gap in the core job. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and building custom layouts takes some learning. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | A Mac app with an iOS remote. Setapp is also offered. No Windows 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 Mosaic is for
- Fits if you want to lay windows out by dragging on a Mac
- Works for people with more than one display
Who it is not for
- Watch out: prices are in pounds and the dollar amount is only shown at checkout
- Watch out: the vendor says major upgrades may carry an optional fee
- Tight if you want the Pro tools and use on 5 Macs, as that's the £29.99 edition
- Not for you if you're on Windows, as Mac with macOS 10.13 or higher is required
Good to know
Good for
- Mac users who think of layouts as pictures to drop windows on
- People with several displays
Worth knowing
- Priced in pounds; checkout shows the equivalent in other currencies, so the dollar amount is not on the page.
- Mac only, requiring macOS 10.13 or higher.
- The vendor says major upgrades may carry an optional fee.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
£14.99 one-time
To start
Mosaic is a paid product with a free trial, starting at £14.99 one-time (Standard Edition).
The page doesn't say if a card is needed.
Standard Edition
£14.99
one-time purchase
Core feature set on a single Mac, with free bug fixes and optional paid upgrades.
Pro Edition
£29.99
one-time purchase
Complete Pro feature set on up to 5 Macs; the iOS remote control app needs this edition.
Trying it first
7-day free trial of the complete feature set.
Read from lightpillar.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: macOS
Drag-and-drop window layouts for the Mac. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, keyboard-first, window management.
Drag-and-drop and custom layouts, view modes and groups, multiple displays, Pro tools and an iOS remote.
- Drag and drop layouts
- Drop a window on a layout in the panel to resize and move it.
- Custom layouts
- Create basic or advanced layouts, plus single-use layouts with Quick Layout.
- View modes and groups
- Choose where layouts appear and assign a different group of layouts to each view mode.
- Multiple displays
- The layout panel follows a window to another monitor.
- Pro tools
- The page lists keyboard shortcuts, Quick Positions, Auto Layout, Window Capture and Touch Bar support under Pro features.
- iOS remote
- A companion app on the App Store can apply a layout from an iPhone or iPad.
Where it runs
- macOS
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Mosaic is made by Light Pillar Software Ltd.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
4/28
Other window managers and launchers it is graded above
Mosaic's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 4 of the 28 other window managers and launchers we grade, and level with 2.
It stands best on features (B, above 20 of 28) and worst on value for money (C, above 1).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 29 window managers and launchers we grade, cut by the letter each got. Mosaic’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 1 of 28
- CFree plan and trialAbove 1 of 28
- BFeaturesAbove 20 of 28
- CEase of useAbove 3 of 28
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 23 of 28
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 Mosaic 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: 22 of the 28 other window managers and launchers grade higher. It costs $20.08, paid once.
What you could not
- Control over other apps' windows.
- A real app for macOS. 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. Mosaic’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
Magnet, Rectangle, Moom and SizeUp
The 4 tools Mosaic is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
Magnet
From $4.99 one-time
Window snapping for Mac by drag, shortcut or menu bar.
- Magnet also covers menu bar app.
- 2.8GPA
Rectangle
Free
Free, open-source window snapping for macOS.
- Rectangle has a free plan. Mosaic does not, though it has a free trial.
- Mosaic can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.2GPA
Moom
Free trial · from $15 one-time
Mac window manager with saved layouts, snapping and a palette.
- Moom also covers menu bar app.
- 2.4GPA
SizeUp
Free trial · from $12.99
Keyboard-driven window resizing for the Mac.
- Mosaic 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
10
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 Mosaic free?
No, Mosaic is a paid product, but you can try it first. 7-day free trial of the complete feature set.
How much does Mosaic cost?
Mosaic lists 2 plans. Standard Edition: £14.99 one-time purchase.
What platforms does Mosaic work on?
Mosaic is available on macOS.
Does Mosaic have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Mosaic is listed for macOS.
Does Mosaic have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Mosaic is listed for macOS.
Is Mosaic open source?
Mosaic is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Who makes Mosaic?
Mosaic is made by Light Pillar Software Ltd.
What are the alternatives to Mosaic?
The closest alternatives to Mosaic in our directory are Magnet, Rectangle, Moom and SizeUp.
How does Mosaic compare with other window managers and launchers?
Mosaic's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 4 of the 28 other window managers and launchers we grade, and level with 2.
Could I make my own version of Mosaic?
To replace Mosaic you would be making control over other apps' windows.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Mosaic’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Light Pillar Software Ltd's own pages on 12 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 Light Pillar Software Ltd. Prices change, so check lightpillar.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- Mosaic, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/mosaic
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- 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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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Mosaic’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Mosaic is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Light Pillar Software Ltd. Prices and plans change: check lightpillar.com before you buy.