Head-to-head · Window Management Software
Amethyst vs Moom
Amethyst leads on 2 checks, Moom on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAmethyst · 8.4/10
- Free planonly Amethyst
Amethyst scores higher on our rubric for window management software: 8.4 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #24.
Amethyst offers free plan; Moom doesn't. Moom offers window grouping; Amethyst doesn't. Amethyst offers virtual desktop controls; Moom doesn't.
Amethyst is the better fit for mac users wanting free tiling with custom layouts. Moom is the better fit for mac users wanting saved layouts and window actions.
- Amethyst fits best
Mac users wanting free tiling with custom layouts
- Moom fits best
Mac users wanting saved layouts and window actions
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Side by side
| Feature | Amethyst 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Moom 7.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 7.0 |
| Ranking | #10 in Window Management Software | #24 in Window Management Software |
| Best for | Mac users wanting free tiling with custom layouts | Mac users wanting saved layouts and window actions |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | Free | $15 one-time |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS | macOS |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Features Amethyst 3/4 · Moom 3/4 | ||
| Layout presets | ✓ | ✓ |
| Application rules | ✓ | ✓ |
| Window grouping | — | ✓ (best) |
| Virtual desktop controls | ✓ (best) | — |
| Specs | ||
| Platforms | macos | macos |
| Maximum displays | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Amethyst automatically arranges application windows on macOS, making it a fit for people who want tiled layouts rather than manually positioning each window. Its free, open-source distribution includes built-in layouts such as Tall, Wide,… Read the review → |
Moom is a macOS utility for moving, resizing, snapping, and organizing application windows. It is aimed at Mac users who want repeatable layouts and several ways to control windows, from a customizable pop-up palette to hover actions and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Amethyst — where it wins
- Built-in Tall, Wide, Fullscreen, Column, and BSP layouts
- App rules can assign applications to float or tile
- Move windows across screens and Spaces; customize layouts with JavaScript
Where it doesn't
- Available only for macOS 10.15 or later
- Configuration through YAML or JavaScript may require extra effort
- No window groups for organizing related windows
Moom — where it wins
- Save app-specific layouts and layouts spanning recently used windows.
- Choose palette, Hover, Snap, and keyboard-based window controls.
- Organize custom actions into folders, chains, and per-window loops.
Where it doesn't
- It requires macOS 10.13 High Sierra or newer.
- Managing windows requires Accessibility permission.
- There is no free plan; the one-time purchase is $15.
- Amethyst8.4/10 · Free plan
Automatic macOS tiling with configurable layouts, app rules, and keyboard shortcuts.
Visit AmethystFull verdict → - Moom7.0/10 · Paid
Moom saves window layouts and adds customizable controls for moving and resizing on Mac.
Visit Many TricksFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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