MacsyZones
MacsyZones: A free, open-source Mac window manager with saved custom zones and layouts. Ranked #32 of 65 in Window Management Software by our editors (6.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mac users who want custom snap zones.
At a glance
- Editor score6.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forMac users who want custom snap zones
- Free planYes
- Paid from$7 one-time
- Layout presetsYes
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Save custom layouts and switch between them across monitors and macOS Spaces
- Place windows with grid zones, Quick Snapper, gestures, or right-click snapping
- Free to download and use; the application is open source
Where it doesn't
- Available for macOS only
- The $7 Pro purchase supports development but does not add application features
- No application rules for automatic window placement
Our verdict on MacsyZones
MacsyZones is an open-source window management application for macOS, aimed at people who want more control over where windows land than predefined snapping alone provides. Users can create, resize, reposition, and save custom layouts, then switch between them. Its per-monitor configurations and per-desktop layouts for macOS Spaces make it a fit for Mac users whose workspaces call for different arrangements. It is less suited to people who need Windows or Linux support, or automatic placement based on application rules.
The central strength is layout control: windows can snap into predefined or custom zones, with grid-based placement and resizing between adjacent zone edges. MacsyZones also offers several ways to trigger placement, including the keyboard-based Quick Snapper, shake-to-snap, and right-click snapping. Saved layouts and independent configurations for monitors and Spaces extend that control beyond a single screen arrangement. Buyers who mainly want straightforward manual placement may find this breadth useful; people seeking rules that assign windows automatically should look for an alternative with that capability.
The Free plan is a free download and includes custom window layouts and multi-monitor support. MacsyZones Pro costs $7 as a one-time purchase, but the vendor describes it as the same application; the purchase supports development, and a license key is delivered by email. That makes the paid option a way to contribute rather than a tier with additional listed capabilities. MacsyZones is therefore a sensible choice for Mac users who want saved, configurable zones without a subscription. It is not the right fit for users on other platforms or for workflows dependent on application-specific window rules.
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MacsyZones fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $7 one-time |
| Platforms | macos |
| Maximum displays | Not verified |
| Layout presets | Yes |
| Application rules | Not verified |
| Window grouping | Not verified |
| Virtual desktop controls | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | macsyzones.com |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
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