Magnet
5.5#52 in window management software$4.99 one-timemacOS
VisitMagnet vs spectrwm
What both publish
| Fact | Magnet | spectrwm |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | Magnet is compatible with macOS 13 Ventura or later. | It supports Extended Window Manager Hints (EWMH). |
| Layouts | Magnet supports fullscreen, halves, quarters, and thirds, with up to six external displays. | Users can switch among multiple tiling layouts and resize the master area. |
| Support | The maker invites questions, comments, and bug reports through its contact form. | The project directs questions and feedback to the OFTC IRC channel #spectrwm. |
Magnet plans
- Magnet$4.99, paid once
spectrwm plans
- spectrwmFree
Pick Magnet if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick spectrwm if…
spectrwm suits people using X11 who want configurable tiling layouts and keyboard- or mouse-based window navigation. It may also fit users who want to define workspaces, regions, and application-launch shortcuts without learning a programming language for configuration.