Top picks
If you've outgrown what the free tier of Rectangle offers, these three paid options are worth considering.
Moom (~$10)
The most powerful layout manager on this list. Snapshots entire multi-app window arrangements and restores them with one shortcut. AppleScript support for automation.
Magnet (~$2)
Adds drag zones to screen edges so you can snap windows by dragging. Cheap, polished, and good for users who prefer the mouse over keyboard shortcuts.
BetterSnapTool (~$3)
Lets you draw custom snap areas anywhere on the screen. Very powerful for non-standard layouts, though the configuration UI is dated.
App breakdown
Before spending anything, check what Rectangle App offers for free. Its keyboard-shortcut driven snapping covers halves, thirds, quarters, two-thirds, and full-screen. Rectangle Pro — still much cheaper than Moom — adds sixths, custom fractions, and multiple display presets. Most users find that the free Rectangle tier, or at most Rectangle Pro, is all they need.
Moom justifies its $10 price tag if your work involves complex multi-display setups where you regularly switch between different window arrangements. Its saved-layout recall is genuinely unique.
Magnet is the easiest upgrade from built-in macOS tiling if you prefer the mouse. At $2 it's barely a decision, but again — Rectangle App free is worth trying first.
When to pay
Pay only for what Rectangle can't do for free
For standard window tiling, Rectangle App is free and excellent. The only clear reason to pay is saved multi-window layouts (Moom) or mouse drag zones (Magnet).
Start free, identify the specific gap in your workflow, then spend the minimum to fill it.
Start with Rectangle freeFrequently asked questions
Is Rectangle Pro worth buying?
Rectangle Pro adds sixths layout, custom fractions, multiple display presets, and drag-to-snap zones. At its modest price it's the best first upgrade from the free Rectangle App before considering third-party alternatives.
Which paid manager works best with multiple monitors?
Moom excels at multi-monitor saved layouts. For real-time snapping across displays, Rectangle handles it well in the free tier with move-to-display shortcuts.
Is Magnet or Moom better?
Different strengths. Magnet is simpler and cheaper, focused on drag zones. Moom is more powerful, focused on saved layouts and AppleScript. Both are good; the right one depends on your workflow.