# Magnet for Mac

> Snap windows into place by dragging.

Drag a window to the edge and Magnet tiles it. Simple, reliable and a long-time App Store best-seller.

## Facts

- Price: $4.99 (one-time, Mac App Store)
- Developer: CrowdCafe
- Category: Windows & Desktop
- Website: https://magnet.crowdcafe.com/
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/magnet/id441258766
- Requires: macOS 13.0 or later
- App Store version: 3.0.7
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/magnet/

## Install

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 441258766
```

## Questions

### How much does Magnet cost?

Magnet costs $4.99 as a one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.

### Where can I download Magnet for Mac?

Download Magnet from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (magnet.crowdcafe.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Magnet from the Terminal?

Yes. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 441258766`.

### Which macOS version does Magnet need?

The Mac App Store version of Magnet requires macOS 13.0 or later.

### What are good alternatives to Magnet?

Other windows & desktop apps for Mac worth a look are Rectangle (open source), Moom (one-time purchase), Loop (open source) and Swish (one-time purchase).

## Alternatives in Windows & Desktop

- [Rectangle](https://macworthy.com/apps/rectangle/): Window snapping with keyboard shortcuts. (Open source)
- [Moom](https://macworthy.com/apps/moom/): Save and restore entire window layouts. (One-time purchase)
- [Loop](https://macworthy.com/apps/loop/): Window management with a radial menu. (Open source)
- [Swish](https://macworthy.com/apps/swish/): Window control with trackpad gestures. (One-time purchase)
- [Split](https://macworthy.com/apps/split/): Side-by-side windows that resize together. (One-time purchase)
- [Tangrid](https://macworthy.com/apps/tangrid/): Automatic tiling with saved layouts per Space. (One-time purchase)
- [Resettle](https://macworthy.com/apps/resettle/): Puts windows back when you reconnect your monitors. (One-time purchase)
- [AltTab](https://macworthy.com/apps/alttab/): Windows-style alt-tab, with window previews. (Open source)

Tags: window management