Best Mac Tools in 2026

Window management app based on Spectacle, written in Swift.

Key Rectangle features:

Ease of Use Customizable Shortcuts Free Frequent Updates

Open Source

Create production-ready applications with zero code.

Key Modelence features:

Full-Stack JavaScript Framework Built-in Backend Services Simplified Deployment Rapid Prototyping and Development

Try for free freemium $9.0 / Monthly

Magnet Developers.

Key Magnet Window Manager features:

Ease of Use Productivity Customizability Compatibility

A tiling window manager for macOS based on binary space partitioning.

Key yabai features:

Efficient Window Management Highly Customizable Open Source Supports Scripting

AppCleaner is a small application which allows you to thoroughly uninstall unwanted apps. Installing an application distributes many files throughout your System using space of your Hard Drive unnecessarily.

Key AppCleaner features:

User-Friendly Interface Effective Uninstallation Free to Use Lightweight

A remote control for you Mac, using your iPhone or iPad.

Key BTT Remote features:

Customizability Integration Productivity Ease of Use

Move your mouse over the green zoom button in any window, and Moom's mouse control overlay will appear (as seen in the above animation).

Key Moom features:

Ease of Use Customizable Layouts Keyboard Shortcuts Compatibility

Fastest way to control Jira, GitHub and other web apps.

Key Raycast features:

Speed Customization Integration User Interface

Open Source

Lightweight open-source clipboard manager for macOS.

Key Maccy features:

User-Friendly Interface Lightweight Privacy-Focused Customizable

Open Source

Insanely great window management.

Key Swish features:

User-Friendly Versatility Cross-Platform Compatibility Speed and Performance

Open Source

Karabiner, previously called KeyRemap4MacBook, is a very powerful keyboard remapper for Mac OS X.

Key Karabiner features:

Customizability Open Source Flexibility Ease of Use

LinearMouse is a free and open-source utility for macOS which aims to improve the experience and functionality of third-party mice.

Key LinearMouse features:

User-friendly Interface Customizable Scrolling Free and Open Source Multi-platform Support

Open Source

The missing package manager for macOS.

Key Homebrew features:

User-Friendly Wide Range of Packages Dependency Management Community Support

Open Source

Switch between application windows effortlessly — with Fast Search, a better Command-Tab, a Sidebar or even a quick gesture. Free trial available.

Key Contexts features:

Intuitive Interface Productivity Enhancement Keyboard Shortcuts Compatibility