Magnet Alternatives

Magnet is described as 'Every time you multitask with many apps open, you need all the windows arranged accordingly. Magnet makes this process swift and easy' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Magnet for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, PortableApps.com, File Explorer and X11 apps. The best Magnet alternative is Microsoft PowerToys, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Magnet are Rectangle, DisplayFusion, Loop - Window Management and AquaSnap.

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  1. ?? Moves makes it easier than ever to position your windows juuust right.

    ? Just hold down your chosen modifier keys and move the mouse. No need to fiddle with 3px wide window edges or far way title bars.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. Splitview icon
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    SplitView enables dual monitor usage with Remote Desktop and widescreen monitors.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Slicer icon
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    Slicer is an invaluable window management app for OS X.

    Watch a demo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u7nvEWjZuk

    Slicer lets you... ... Slice any window to 2/3, 1/3, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8th screen, etc ... Work beautifully on dual-monitor setups ... Mix and match applications in.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. Keypad Layout is an easy to use, open source window layout manager for Mac that lets you control windows using using Ctrl + Numeric Keypad combinations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Split Screen allows you to effortlessly resize windows to exactly half your desktop at the touch of a simple keystroke. Gone are the days of trying to resize windows to fit nicely next to each other, with Split Screen it is as easy as pressing a button.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Stack WM icon
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    Stack is a productivity tool, that helps managing multiple open windows. It is most useful on big screens, very wide screens and multiple monitor configurations.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Handle windows, from the comfort of your home row.

    Using AppGrid is dead simple. Just use the global hot keys to move and resize your windows. The windows will automatically fit themselves to a simple but flexible grid.

    The default global hot keys are designed to be comfortable.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Dirisha icon
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    Save & Instantly Activate Custom App Layouts.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Hummingbird is a macOS utility that allows easy moving and resizing of windows by holding modifier keys and dragging your mouse to move and resize windows.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. DoublePane icon
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    Have you ever wasted time repositioning application windows so you can see two windows simultaneously? DoublePane effortlessly repositions application windows to maximize your screen space for easy side-by-side viewing.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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