Smart Layouts AlternativesWindow Managers and other similar apps like Smart Layouts

Smart Layouts is described as 'A native macOS window manager inspired by PowerToys FancyZones. Create custom layouts and snap windows via drag-and-drop or keyboard shortcuts' and is a Window Manager in the office & productivity category. There are five alternatives to Smart Layouts for Mac and Windows. The best Smart Layouts alternative is Microsoft PowerToys, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Smart Layouts are Rectangle, SnapZones, MacsyZones and BentoBox.

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  1. Microsoft PowerToys icon

    Microsoft PowerToys

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    Open-source utilities for Windows include FancyZones for window management, PowerRename for bulk renaming, and Keyboard Manager for custom shortcuts. Ad-free, supports multi-monitor setups, no registration needed, lightweight resource usage, and works offline.

    65 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Microsoft PowerToys is the most popular Windows alternative to Smart Layouts.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Smart Layouts.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is Free and Open SourceSmart Layouts is Paid and Proprietary
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    Rectangle

     99 likes

    Move and resize windows on macOS with keyboard shortcuts. Rectangle is a window management app based on Spectacle Wndow Manager, written in Swift (programming language).

    76 Rectangle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Rectangle is the most popular Mac alternative to Smart Layouts.

    • Rectangle is Freemium and Open SourceSmart Layouts is Paid and Proprietary
  4. SnapZones icon

    SnapZones

     9 likes

    Organize windows with ease using SnapZones. Enjoy magnetic snapping, predefined and custom layouts, multiple display configuration, and seamless transitioning between workspaces. SnapZones auto-starts at login, ensuring streamlined productivity for macOS users in any environment.

    53 SnapZones alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • SnapZones is the most popular commercial alternative to Smart Layouts.

    • SnapZones is Paid and ProprietarySmart Layouts is also Paid and Proprietary
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    MacsyZones

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    Customize layouts and sections for organizing windows into defined zones on macOS, easily snap and rearrange application windows, support multitasking needs, reduce desktop clutter, and enhance work efficiency for users managing multiple windows.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6. BentoBox icon

    BentoBox

     3 likes

    BentoBox is a versatile window manager for macOS that enhances your productivity by allowing you to snap windows into customizable zones. Inspired by FancyZones on Windows, BentoBox provides a grid-based approach to organizing your workspace, helping you maintain a clean and...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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