# Rectangle

Free, open-source window snapping for macOS — keyboard shortcuts and drag-to-edge snap areas, built as a spiritual successor to the discontinued Spectacle app.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** Free
- **Open source:** yes
- **Official site:** https://rectangleapp.com/
- **Available via:** Homebrew, Direct
- **Requirements:** macOS 10.15 or newer, Intel or Apple silicon
- **Maker:** Ryan Hanson

## Kitsmith's take

The default free pick for window management on Mac, and a near drop-in replacement for the discontinued Spectacle app — its license file credits Spectacle directly, and it offers Spectacle’s original shortcuts on first run. It’s genuinely free and open source with no ads or nags; Rectangle Pro is a separate paid upgrade ($9.99 after a 10-day trial) for quicker snapping and fully custom shortcuts, but the free version is a complete tool on its own, not a crippled demo.

## Features

- **Keyboard shortcuts:** Move and resize windows with shortcuts, including repeatable shortcuts that cycle through window sizes.
- **Snap areas:** Drag a window to a screen edge or corner to snap it, including support for portrait display layouts.
- **Spectacle-compatible defaults:** Offers Spectacle’s original default shortcuts on first run for anyone switching over.

## FAQ

**Is Rectangle free?**

Yes, free and open source (MIT license). Rectangle Pro is a separate $9.99 paid upgrade after a 10-day trial.

**Who makes Rectangle?**

Ryan Hanson.

**Is Rectangle a replacement for Spectacle?**

Its own license file credits Spectacle as the app it’s based on, and it offers Spectacle’s default shortcuts on first run for anyone switching over.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/rectangle/