Head-to-head · Window Management Software
Moom vs Actual Window Manager
Moom leads on 0 checks, Actual Window Manager on 1, and 4 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 scoreMoom · 7.0/10
- Free trialonly Actual Window Manager
- Most featuresActual Window Manager · 4 of 4
Moom scores higher on our rubric for window management software: 7.0 against 5.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #24 and #37.
Actual Window Manager offers virtual desktop controls; Moom doesn't.
Moom is the better fit for mac users wanting saved layouts and window actions. Actual Window Manager is the better fit for windows users needing rules and virtual desktops.
- Moom fits best
Mac users wanting saved layouts and window actions
- Actual Window Manager fits best
Windows users needing rules and virtual desktops
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Side by side
| Feature | Moom 7.0/10 Visit ↗ | Actual Window Manager 5.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.0 | 5.6 |
| Ranking | #24 in Window Management Software | #37 in Window Management Software |
| Best for | Mac users wanting saved layouts and window actions | Windows users needing rules and virtual desktops |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $15 one-time | $59.95 one-time |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 60 days |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS | Windows |
| Features Moom 3/4 · Actual Window Manager 4/4 | ||
| Layout presets | ✓ | ✓ |
| Application rules | ✓ | ✓ |
| Window grouping | ✓ | ✓ |
| Virtual desktop controls | — | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Platforms | macos | windows |
| Maximum displays | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Actual Window Manager is Windows desktop-management software for people who want more control over application windows and multi-monitor workspaces. It can automatically position and resize windows, apply application-specific rules, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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.
Actual Window Manager — where it wins
- Automates window placement and sizing with application-specific rules
- Combines virtual desktops, desktop profiles, and customizable tile layouts
- Adds multi-monitor taskbars, snapping, and task switching
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the listed price is $59.95 one time
- Windows only
- Its many window and desktop controls may be more than basic workflows need
- Moom7.0/10 · Paid
Moom saves window layouts and adds customizable controls for moving and resizing on Mac.
Visit Many TricksFull verdict → - Actual Window Manager5.6/10 · 60-day trial
A rule-driven Windows manager with virtual desktops, profiles, tiling, and a one-time price.
Visit Actual ToolsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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