The only window manager that restores every window.
Across every Space.
Zero setup required. The only window manager that restores every window.
Across every Space.
Zero setup required. |
AeroSpace | Window Manager | tiling | i3-like tree layoutsVirtual workspacesTOML configuration+4 | | | free | |
Amethyst | Window Manager | tiling | Multiple dynamic layoutsKeyboard-drivenAutomatic tiling+4 | | | free | |
Glide | Window Manager | tiling | Dynamic tilingSpaces integrationFocus-follows-mouse+2 | | | free | |
Hiro | Window Manager | tiling | Niri scrollable column layoutDwindle BSP layoutGhostty-powered quake terminal+7 | | | 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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
