Swish
Trackpad-gesture window manager for macOS
What is Swish?
Swish is a macOS window manager driven by trackpad gestures instead of dragging windows or clicking buttons. A swipe on a window's title bar snaps it into a grid, a pinch closes it or sends it full screen, and other swipes move windows between screens and spaces. It also works with the Magic Mouse and keyboard hotkeys. Swish is sold as a $16 one-time license after a 14-day trial, and is also included in the Setapp subscription.
Swish is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $16 one-time purchase (US price). See every plan
Good for
- MacBook and Magic Trackpad users who prefer gestures to keyboard shortcuts
- Multi-monitor setups where windows move between screens often
- Buyers who want a low one-time price, or who already pay for Setapp
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- Title bar snapping
- A quick swipe on a window's title bar snaps it into position, in place of dragging the window to a screen edge.
- Grids and shared dividers
- Snapping supports 2×2, 3×2 and 3×3 grids, and dragging the divider between snapped windows resizes several of them at once.
- Close, minimize and full screen
- Pinching in closes a window, swiping down minimizes it and pinching out sends it full screen, replacing the three title bar buttons.
- Screens and spaces
- Swipes move windows between displays according to how the monitors are physically arranged, and further gestures work with macOS spaces.
- Keyboard hotkeys
- Arrow, WASD, IJKL and Dvorak hotkeys trigger the snapping, screen and spaces actions, configured in the Advanced tab of the settings.
- 30 gestures, each switchable
- The site counts 30 window, Dock and menu bar gestures. Each can be turned on or off by clicking its icon in the settings window, which also includes a tutorial.
Swish pricing
- Starts at
- $16 one-time purchase (US price)
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Swish license | $16one-time purchase (US price; Paddle localizes it elsewhere) | A full license with no recurring cost, for personal use on two computers. One license can be active on two machines at a time. |
| Setapp subscription | $9.99per month, after 7 days free, for the whole Setapp catalog | Swish is also available through Setapp, a subscription that the Swish site says includes more than 200 Mac and iOS apps. |
Read from highlyopinionated.co on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Swish before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Education33% off for students
The Swish FAQ says students get 33% off by sending an email from a .edu address.
Stated on highlyopinionated.co
Works with
- Setapp
- Mac Mouse Fix
- Mackup
Swish alternatives
- Swish vs Magnet
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Common questions
Is Swish free?
No, Swish is a paid product, but you can try it first. 14-day free trial.
How much does Swish cost?
Swish lists 2 plans. Swish license: $16 one-time purchase (US price; Paddle localizes it elsewhere). Setapp subscription: $9.99 per month, after 7 days free, for the whole Setapp catalog. Prices were read from highlyopinionated.co on Oct 9, 2026.
What platforms does Swish work on?
Swish is available on macOS.
Does Swish offer any discounts?
Swish publicly lists the following: 33% off for students.
Does Swish have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Swish is listed for macOS.
Does Swish have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Swish is listed for macOS.
Is Swish open source?
Swish is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.
What does Swish integrate with?
Swish's listing names Setapp, Mac Mouse Fix and Mackup. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Swish have a student discount?
33% off for students. The Swish FAQ says students get 33% off by sending an email from a .edu address.
Who makes Swish?
Swish is made by Highly Opinionated (Christian Renninger).
What are the alternatives to Swish?
The closest alternatives to Swish in our directory are Rectangle, Magnet, Moom, Loop and BetterTouchTool. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Swish.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026.