Best Window Management Apps for Mac (2026)
The best window manager for most Mac users is Rectangle — a free, open-source app that snaps windows with keyboard shortcuts. Amethyst and AeroSpace add automatic tiling for keyboard-first power users, and Magnet is the polished paid pick. All install via Homebrew.
How we pick: every app here installs via Homebrew, runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel, and is ranked on real-world use, value, and maintenance. Our methodology.
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Rectangle
FreeThe most popular free, open-source window snapper, with keyboard shortcuts and drag-to-edge zones.
Best for: Most people who just want snapping
brew install --cask rectangle - 2
Amethyst
FreeAn automatic tiling window manager with keyboard control, inspired by xmonad.
Best for: Keyboard-first automatic tiling
brew install --cask amethyst - 3
AeroSpace
FreeAn i3-like tiling manager that uses its own virtual workspaces instead of macOS Spaces.
Best for: i3-style tiling power users
brew install --cask aerospace - 4
Magnet
PaidA polished paid window snapper from the App Store, with keyboard shortcuts and drag-to-edge zones.
Best for: A polished, paid snapper
brew install --cask magnet