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macOS Window Managers

A curated directory of window managers, status bars, and scripting tools for macOS.

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Name	Category	Type	Features	Price
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AeroSpace	Window Manager	tiling	i3-like tree layoutsVirtual workspacesTOML configuration+4	free
Amethyst	Window Manager	tiling	Multiple dynamic layoutsKeyboard-drivenAutomatic tiling+4	free
bobrwm	Window Manager	tiling	Virtual Workspaces (Up To 10)BSP And Monocle LayoutsConfigurable Gaps And Keybinds+5	free
Glide	Window Manager	tiling	Dynamic tilingSpaces integrationFocus-follows-mouse+2	free
KiwiDesk	Window Manager	tiling	Seven Tiling LayoutsConfigured In LuaGUI, CLI, And Lua Scripting+6	free
komorebi for mac	Window Manager	tiling	CLI control via komorebicUnix Domain Socket eventsJSON state querying+3	free
Nehir	Window Manager	tiling	Niri-style scrolling column layoutMultiple workspace managementPer-monitor workspace bar+6	free
OmniWM	Window Manager	tiling	Niri scrollable column layoutDwindle BSP layoutGhostty-powered quake terminal+5	free
Paneru	Window Manager	tiling	Infinite horizontal strip layoutNew windows never resize existing onesTouchpad gesture navigation+6	free
PaperWM.spoon	Window Manager	tiling	Scrollable horizontal tiling gridMulti-space supportFloating window support+5	free
Parket	Window Manager	tiling	9 virtual workspacesMaster-stack tiling layoutMonocle fullscreen mode+5	free
Rift	Window Manager	tiling	Multiple layout stylesBSP and i3-styleHot-reloadable config+3	free
Tangrid	Window Manager	tiling	Intelligent tilingMultiple tiling modesEnhanced Cmd+Tab+3	free
TrimWM	Window Manager	tiling	BSP Autotiling LayoutNiri-Style Scrolling ColumnsAnimation-Free Operation+4	free
yabai	Window Manager	tiling	Binary space partitioningSpaces supportMultiple displays+4	free
Yashiki	Window Manager	tiling	Tag-based workspacesMultiple tags per windowExternal layout engines via JSON stdin/stdout+4	free
BentoBox	Window Manager	snap	Custom zone editorGrid-based layoutsShift+drag snapping+3	paid
BetterSnapTool	Window Manager	snap	Corner snappingCustom snap areasKeyboard shortcuts+1	paid
EasySnaps	Window Manager	snap	Custom snap zone editorDrag-to-snap with live previewWindow layout profiles+2	paid
Lasso	Window Manager	snap	Grid-based layoutsCustom configurationsLayout export/import+1	paid
MacsyZones	Window Manager	snap	Custom zone layoutsShake to snapOverlapping zones+2	free
Magnet	Window Manager	snap	Drag to snapMenu bar controlKeyboard shortcuts+2	paid
Mosaic	Window Manager	snap	Drag-And-Drop Layout PanelsCustom Layout CreationLayout Groups For Workflows+5	paid
NeoTiler	Window Manager	snap	Drag & snap to edges/cornersWorkspace save/restoreAuto snap rules per app+3	paid
Rectangle	Window Manager	snap	Snap areasKeyboard shortcutsCustomizable gaps+3	free
Rectangle Pro	Window Manager	snap	App-specific settingsWindow groupsCustom snap areas+2	paid
SizeUp	Window Manager	snap	Keyboard shortcutsVertical/horizontal halvesQuarters tiling+3	paid
StackWM	Window Manager	snap	Named screen zonesPer-zone window stackingScene save/restore+4	paid
Tiles	Window Manager	snap	Fast snappingKeyboard shortcutsFixed zones+1	free
TilesWM	Window Manager	snap	Custom tile layout editorMulti-monitor profilesAuto-capture layouts+5	free
MiddleDrag	Window Manager	gesture	Three-finger middle-clickThree-finger middle-dragConfigurable sensitivity+2	free
Multitouch	Window Manager	gesture	Custom trackpad gesturesMagic Mouse supportKey remapping+1	paid
Swish	Window Manager	gesture	30 trackpad gesturesTitlebar/dock/menubar zonesHaptic feedback+2	paid
AeroMux	Utility	—	Persistent workspace sidebarClick to focus windowsWebhook refresh support+4	free
AeroOverlay	Utility	—	Floating workspace grid overlayDouble-tap Option to activateKeyboard navigation+4	free
Ankylix	Window Manager	visual	Letter-hint window switcherTiling layout zonesMove & resize mode+4	paid
Click2Minimize	Window Manager	visual	Click Dock to minimizeVertical App SwitcherDock Lock & Fidget+5	paid
DashPane	Window Manager	visual	Fuzzy App SearchWindow Grouping by AppEdge Activation via Trackpad+4	paid
Divvy	Window Manager	visual	Visual grid interfaceGrid up to 20x20Custom shortcuts+1	paid
MaCursor	Utility	—	34+ Built-in ThemesOne-Click ApplyFull Theme Editor+6	free
Moom	Window Manager	visual	Green button popupVisual gridLayout saving+2	paid
WindowKeys	Utility	—	Native tiling controlCustom shortcutsTiling panel UI+1	free
Wins	Window Manager	visual	Drag to snapKeyboard shortcutsMenu bar control+1	paid
BetterTouchTool	Scripting	—	Window managementKey remappingTouchpad gestures+2	paid
Hammerspoon	Scripting	—	Lua scriptingSystem API accessWindow management+3	free
Keyboard Maestro	Scripting	—	Visual macro builderWindow arrangementFlow control+1	paid
Phoenix	Scripting	—	JavaScript scriptingLightweightWindow management+1	free
skhd	Scripting	—	Hotkey daemonModal hotkeysProcess-specific+2	free
AirSpace	Utility	—	Custom Space NamesMenu Bar SwitcherHUD Display on Switch+6	paid
Better Window Manager	Utility	—	Save positionRestore positionApp states+3	paid
Display Maid	Utility	—	Save window positionsDisplay-based profilesAuto-restore+1	paid
FlashSpace	Utility	—	Fast workspace switchingMulti-displayWorkspace previews+2	free
InfiniDesk	Utility	—	Multiple desktop viewsPer-desktop file visibilityPer-desktop wallpaper+6	freemium
Lattix	Utility	—	Workspace layoutsBrowser profilesURL launching+1	paid
MacTiler	Window Manager	layout	Multi-monitor swappingScreen content swapLayout preservation+5	paid
orcv	Utility	—	Infinite Canvas With Zoom And PanVirtual Display CreationSavepoints For Instant Context Switching+5	free
Putback	Utility	—	Auto-restore on display reconnectScenes: named layout snapshotsScene Studio placeholder apps+4	paid
ScreenPlace	Utility	—	Auto-Restore Window PositionsMultiple WorkspacesMulti-Display Support+5	freemium
SpaceAtlas	Utility	—	Grid-based Space layoutDirectional keyboard navigationApp-to-Space assignment+3	freemium
SpaceJump	Utility	—	Custom Space names, icons, colorsQuick Switcher (⌥+Space)Jump back to previous Space+5	paid
Spencer	Utility	—	Workspace managementSpace creationApp sets+1	paid
Stay	Utility	—	Window position savingMulti-display supportAuto restore+1	free
WindowRanger	Utility	—	Virtual workspaces persist across restartsFreeform, Tiled, Accordion layoutsNavigate and Arrange shortcut families+6	free
Workspace+	Utility	—	Full workspace save/restoreBrowser tab restorationDisplay auto-triggers+4	paid
1Piece	Window Manager	hybrid	Custom gridScreen edge snappingKeyboard shortcuts+1	free
Align	Window Manager	hybrid	Screen edge snappingTouchpad gesturesKeyboard shortcuts+1	freemium
BetterStage	Utility	—	Named multi-monitor stagesAI Staging (auto app grouping)Instant stage switching (<16ms)+6	freemium
DockDoor	Utility	—	Live dock window previewsAlt+Tab window switcherEnhanced Cmd+Tab experience+5	free
Droppy	Utility	—	Dynamic Island-style notch shelfFloating file basketClipboard manager with OCR+4	paid
Emmetapp	Window Manager	hybrid	Keyboard-drivenCustom workflowsModern UI	free
Grid	Window Manager	hybrid	32×18 customizable snap gridDrag-to-select zone editorKeyboard focus cycling+5	free
Ikuna	Window Manager	hybrid	Minimalist designEssential featuresSimple interface	free
LeaderKey	Utility	—	Leader-key shortcutsNested sequencesApp launching+1	free
Loop	Window Manager	hybrid	Radial menuMouse/trackpad gesturesKeyboard shortcuts+1	free
Raycast	Utility	—	Window managementKeyboard shortcutsProductivity launcher+1	freemium
rcmd	Utility	—	First-letter app switchingRight Command key triggerLaunch apps if not running+5	free
Sidebar	Utility	—	Dock replacementWindow snapWindow previews+1	paid
sxitch	Utility	—	Tree-based app navigationSwitch, Quit, and Hide modesKey-to-app overrides+5	freemium
TelunKey	Utility	—	Modifier key window thumbnail pickerFive configurable trigger keysAdjustable trigger delay per key+4	free
WinMux	Window Manager	hybrid	Workspace sidebar with drag-and-dropBrowser-like window tab groupsManaged tiling with 6 intent zones+5	free
Aegis	Status Bar	—	Supports yabai, AeroSpace, and RiftSpace indicators with app iconsClick/scroll/drag space navigation+5	free
AeroSpaceBar	Status Bar	—	SwiftUI Interface With Smooth AnimationsAdvanced Theming With Per-Space CustomizationNative AeroSpace TOML Config Monitoring+6	free
Barik	Status Bar	—	Space/workspace displayWindow title trackingNow Playing widget+7	free
boringBar	Status Bar	—	Desktop-specific window groupingThumbnail window previews on hoverScroll to switch Spaces+6	paid
Glance	Status Bar	—	11 Built-In Visual Presets7 Widgets With Rich PopupsTOML Config With Live Reload+5	free
Ranma	Status Bar	—	Scriptable widgets in any languageUnix Domain Socket IPCMulti-monitor support+4	free
simple-bar	Status Bar	—	yabai integrationAeroSpace integrationFlashSpace integration+5	free
SketchyBar	Status Bar	—	Full runtime configurationDynamic animationsEvent-driven scripting+5	free
sketchybar-toggle	Status Bar	—	Mouse Polling at ~60Hz, No Special PermissionsSmooth Slide-Down Restore AnimationConfigurable Trigger Zone and Debounce+5	free
Übersicht	Status Bar	—	JavaScript/React widgetsShell command executionCSS styling with Emotion+5	free

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