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macOS Window Managers

A curated directory of tiling, stacking, and hybrid window managers for macOS.

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Tiling WMs

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Showing 37 of 37 window managers

Name	Type	Features	Price
yabai	tiling	Binary space partitioningSpaces supportMultiple displays+3	Free
Amethyst	tiling	Multiple layoutsKeyboard-drivenAutomatic tiling+3	Free
Rectangle	hybrid	Snap areasKeyboard shortcutsWindow snapping+3	Free
Rectangle Pro	hybrid	App-specific settingsWindow groupsCustom snap areas+3	$9.99
AeroSpace	tiling	i3-like keybindingsTree-based layoutsWorkspaces+3	Free
Magnet	stacking	Drag to snapMenu bar controlKeyboard shortcuts+3	$9.99
Hammerspoon	tooling	Lua scriptingSystem APIsWindow management+3	Free
skhd	tooling	Hotkey daemonModal hotkeysProcess-specific+3	Free
Moom	stacking	Custom controlsGrid systemLayout saving+3	$10
BetterSnapTool	stacking	Corner snappingCustom areasKeyboard shortcuts+3	$2.99
BentoBox	tiling	Custom zonesGrid layoutsKeyboard shortcuts+9	$9
Align	hybrid	Screen edge snappingTouchpad gesturesKeyboard shortcuts+8	Freemium
Loop	hybrid	Mouse/trackpad gesturesKeyboard shortcutsScreen edge snapping+8	Free
Phoenix	hybrid	JavaScript scriptingLightweightScreen edge snapping+9	Free
1Piece	hybrid	Custom gridScreen edge snappingPreview window+9	Free
BetterTouchTool	tooling	Window managementKey remappingTouchpad gestures+9	$10 (2yr) / $22 (lifetime)
Swish	stacking	Touchpad gesturesIntuitive controlsVertical/horizontal halves+6	$16
Emmetapp	hybrid	Keyboard-drivenCustom workflowsSize/position shortcuts+7	Free
MacsyZones	tiling	Shake to snapOverlapping zonesFancyZones-style+8	Free
Multitouch	hybrid	Trackpad gesturesMagic Mouse supportKey remapping+9	$19.99 lifetime
Lattix	stacking	Workspace layoutsMulti-monitor supportBrowser profiles+9	$12-$20 lifetime
MacTiler	stacking	Multi-monitor swappingScreen content swapLayout preservation+5	$4.99
Tiles	stacking	Fast snappingKeyboard shortcutsZone-based+4	Free
Wins	stacking	Drag to snapKeyboard shortcutsMenu bar control+6	$13.99
Click2Minimize	stacking	Dock PreviewMission Control ProDock Flick+5	$5.99
SizeUp	stacking	Keyboard shortcutsVertical/horizontal halvesQuarters tiling+3	$12.99
Spencer	hybrid	Workspace managementSpace creationApp sets+4	$20 lifetime
Ikuna	hybrid	Minimalist designEssential featuresSimple interface	Free
Raycast	tooling	Keyboard shortcutsVertical/horizontal halvesQuarters tiling+9	Freemium
Display Maid	stacking	Save window positionsRestore layoutsDisplay-based profiles+8	$5.99
Keyboard Maestro	tooling	Window arrangementApp launching automationMacro creation+9	$36
Rift	tiling	Multiple layout stylesBinary space partitioningHot-reloadable config+9	Free
FlashSpace	tooling	Fast switchingMulti-displayWorkspace previews+13	Free
Divvy	hybrid	Grid resizingCustom shortcutsMulti-monitor support+1	$13.99
Stay	stacking	Window savingLayout restoringMulti-display support+3	Free
Sidebar	tooling	Window previewsWindow snapPrevent overlap+8	€19.99 (one-time) or subscription (€0.87/month or €8.75/year)
Better Window Manager	tooling	Save positionRestore positionApp states+3	$5.00

Tiling

Automatically arranges windows in non-overlapping tiles. Popular with keyboard-centric users.

Stacking

Traditional overlapping windows with snap-to-edge and keyboard shortcuts for quick positioning.

Hybrid

Combines tiling and stacking modes. Switch between automatic layouts and manual positioning.