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Rectangle for Mac
Snap windows with shortcuts
- Window management
- Open source
- Free
- ★ 30k on GitHub
Rectangle is a free, open-source window management app for Mac. Move and resize windows with keyboard shortcuts, or drag a window to a screen edge to snap it into place, Windows-style.
Key features
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
Halves, thirds, quarters, maximize and center with one shortcut each.
SNAP AREAS
Drag a window to an edge or corner, see the footprint, release to snap.
MULTIPLE DISPLAYS
Move windows between screens and lay out a grid that respects the menu bar, Dock and gaps.
Who Rectangle is for
- People switching from Windows who miss snapping
- Anyone working with two windows side by side
- Large and ultrawide monitors
Install
With Homebrew:
Or use the Download button above and drag the app to your Applications folder.
Requirements: macOS 14 and later. Older versions are available for macOS 10.13 to 13.
A free alternative to Magnet, Moom and Spectacle
People often look for Rectangle when they want what Magnet or Moom or Spectacle does without paying. Rectangle is free and its source code is public, so you can see exactly what it does on your Mac.
FAQ
Is Rectangle free?
Yes. Rectangle is free and open source. A paid Rectangle Pro with extra features is sold separately.
How do I install it?
Download the .dmg from rectangleapp.com or run brew install --cask rectangle.
Rectangle is made by rxhanson, not by OneClickTool. We list it because we use it and recommend it; we are not paid to. Details checked against its README on 2026-10-07.