Rectangle
Rectangle is a macOS application that allows users to move and resize windows using keyboard shortcuts and snap areas, enhancing productivity and window management.
Swift · 26.6k GitHub stars
Rectangle vs Spectacle
Side-by-side open-source comparison for 2026. Rectangle currently leads on GitHub stars (26.6k) over Spectacle (13.6k). Both tools list each other as alternatives in this directory.
Quick comparison
| # | Tool | Stars | Language | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rectangle Rectangle is a macOS application that allows users to move and resize windows using keyboard shortcuts and snap areas, enhancing productivity and window management. | 26.6k | Swift | Other |
| 2 | Spectacle Spectacle is a powerful window manager that allows you to organize your windows efficiently without using a mouse. | 13.6k | Objective-C | Other |
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Spectacle
Spectacle is a powerful window manager that allows you to organize your windows efficiently without using a mouse.
Objective-C · 13.6k GitHub stars
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Rectangle
Rectangle is a macOS application that allows users to move and resize windows using keyboard shortcuts and snap areas, enhancing productivity and window management.
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Spectacle
Spectacle is a powerful window manager that allows you to organize your windows efficiently without using a mouse.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Rectangle or Spectacle?
Rectangle currently has more GitHub stars (26.6k) than Spectacle (13.6k). Star counts are a proxy for community adoption.
Are Rectangle and Spectacle free?
Yes. Both are open source and free to use in your own projects.
How does this comparison work?
Pages only exist for mutual alternatives — each tool lists the other in its alternatives metadata. Stats come from the canonical tool records in this directory.
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