Rectangle
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What it is
Rectangle is a macOS utility for moving and resizing windows with keyboard shortcuts or snap areas. Repeating a shortcut cycles through window sizes, while dragging a window to a screen edge or corner snaps it into place; portrait display layouts are supported. The free Rectangle plan is open source under the MIT License and supports macOS 10.15 or later on Intel and Apple Silicon. Rectangle Pro adds a one-combination control that can move a window to any of 16 sizes and positions, even when it is not focused. Users can create custom snap targets with a chosen size, position, and repeated-command behavior. Pro can arrange app workspaces with one shortcut and activate them when displays connect or disconnect. It can sync configuration over iCloud and load shortcuts from Rectangle. Pro supports macOS 13.5 or later on Intel and Apple Silicon, with older versions listed separately; one license can be active on up to three devices at once. Rectangle’s privacy policy says it gathers no user data.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Rectangle moves and resizes macOS windows using keyboard shortcuts or snap areas.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rectangleapp.com
- Privacy
- The privacy policy states that Rectangle gathers no user data.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rectangleapp.com
- Support
- Rectangle Pro links to community bug discussion and provides [email protected] as a contact email.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rectangleapp.com
- Custom layouts
- Rectangle Pro lets users create custom snap targets and define window size, position, and repeated-command behavior.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rectangleapp.com
- Device limit
- One Rectangle Pro license can be active on up to three devices at a time.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rectangleapp.com
- iCloud sync
- Rectangle Pro can sync its configuration over iCloud and load shortcuts from Rectangle.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rectangleapp.com
- Open source
- Rectangle is open source and licensed under the MIT License.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rectangleapp.com
- Pro window throw
- Rectangle Pro can throw a window to 16 window sizes and positions using one key combo, including when the window is not focused.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rectangleapp.com
- Reseller
- The Rectangle Pro order process is conducted by the online reseller Paddle.com.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rectangleapp.com
- Shortcuts
- Repeated shortcuts cycle through window sizes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rectangleapp.com
- Snap areas
- Users can drag windows to screen edges and corners, including portrait display layouts.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rectangleapp.com
- System requirements
- Rectangle supports macOS 10.15 or later on Intel and Apple Silicon; Rectangle Pro supports macOS 13.5 or later on Intel and Apple Silicon, with older versions listed separately.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rectangleapp.com
- Workspaces
- Rectangle Pro can arrange workspaces of apps with one shortcut and activate them when displays connect or disconnect.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rectangleapp.com
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Free and open source under the MIT License
- Shortcuts cycle through window sizes
- Snap areas support portrait displays
- Pro can arrange app workspaces
- Privacy policy says no user data is gathered
Limits
- Available only for macOS
- Pro supports macOS 13.5 or later
Who it suits
Rectangle suits Mac users who want keyboard- or drag-based window placement. Rectangle Pro is for users who also want custom snap targets, app workspaces, or iCloud configuration sync.
Verdict
Rectangle covers straightforward window placement at no cost, while Pro adds custom placement and workspace controls. Check the different macOS requirements before choosing between the two.
Where Specifiction places it
- Window Management Software#44 of 657.2