Alternatives to BetterTouchTool
Window management plus every input customization
BetterTouchTool ranks #2 of 8 in Window managers, with an Alt Score of 75. It is proprietary, sold as a one-time purchase from $15 and available on macOS. 7 of 9 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
macOS power users who want to customize trackpad gestures, keyboards, and window management beyond what System Settings allows — automation enthusiasts, developers, and anyone with specialized input hardware (Magic Mouse, MX-style mice, MIDI controllers, Stream Deck).
Custom trackpad and mouse gestures (multi-finger swipes, pinches, clicks) mapped to any action. Custom keyboard shortcuts and key sequences, plus a virtual/customizable Touch Bar that works even on Macs without a physical one. Robust window snapping and management, including keyboard- or gesture-driven resize, move, and multi-monitor layouts. Support for floating menus, on-screen widgets, and triggering scripts, app commands, or system settings from any input.
You define a trigger (a gesture, key combo, Touch Bar button, or widget) and assign it an action (window snap, app launch, script, system control) in the BetterTouchTool preference pane. Configurations can be set globally or scoped to specific apps, and can be shared or imported as presets.
Where BetterTouchTool stands out
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
How BetterTouchTool compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
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Every fact and feature listed for BetterTouchTool is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Starts at $15 verified 2026-07-10
price:`$15`,buttonLabel:`Buy Standard License`
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Platforms macOS verified 2026-07-10
BetterTouchTool works on macOS 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and macOS 26 (Tahoe) (including Apple Silicon / M1, M2, M3 & M4).
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-10
Paid proprietary license; pricing lives in the site's JS bundle (SPA).
title:`Standard License`,description:`Receives updates for 2 years. After that you can keep using the last version you received during that timeframe forever.`,price:`$15`
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Pricing model One-time verified 2026-07-10
One-time license (2 years of updates) plus a lifetime option; not a subscription.
title:`Standard License`,description:`Receives updates for 2 years. After that you can keep using the last version you received during that timeframe forever.`,price:`$15`
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Status active verified 2026-07-10
BetterTouchTool >= 6.493 (May 7, 2026)
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Keyboard shortcuts Yes verified 2026-07-10
Keyboard Shortcuts are probably one of the most used features in BTT.
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Snap layouts Yes verified 2026-07-10
Simply drag the window you want to snap to the side of the screen you want to snap it to.
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Tiling (automatic) Partial verified 2026-07-10
Save / Restore Window Layout" can now also launch the referenced apps if they are not running yet." — Window snapping + saved layouts; not automatic tiling.
The predefined action
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Scriptable Yes verified 2026-07-10
BetterTouchTool supports a generic scripting interface (see below), which can be accessed via different means, depending on your use case.
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One-time purchase option Yes verified 2026-07-10
title:`Lifetime License`,description:`Receives all updates while BetterTouchTool exists. Also valid for any other macOS apps released in the two years following your purchase.`,price:`$25`
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Touchpad gestures Yes verified 2026-07-10
You can configure many additional gestures for these devices.
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Menu bar control Yes verified 2026-07-10
The BTT menubar icon must be enabled in order to create snap areas:
https://docs.folivora.ai/docs/window-snapping/snap-areas
FAQ
Yes. FancyZones, Rectangle and Hammerspoon have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
FancyZones, Rectangle and Hammerspoon — every license claim links its source.