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Amethyst vs BetterTouchTool

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Amethyst

Amethyst is a free, open-source tiling window manager for macOS inspired by xmonad. It automatically arranges application windows into non-overlapping layouts using keyboard shortcuts, without requiring System Integrity Protection to be disabled. Amethyst supports multiple layout algorithms including tall, wide, fullscreen, and column layouts.

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BetterTouchTool

BetterTouchTool is a macOS customization tool that enables advanced trackpad gestures, Touch Bar widgets, keyboard shortcuts, and window snapping. It provides extensive automation capabilities through custom triggers and actions.

Quick Facts

Amethyst

Company
Year Launched2013
Pricing ModelFree
Open SourceYes
CategoryProductivity
Platforms

BetterTouchTool

Companyfolivora.AI
Year Launched2009
Pricing ModelPaid
Open SourceNo
CategoryProductivity
PlatformsmacOS

Pricing

Amethyst

Free

BetterTouchTool

Paid

Standard License: 12/one-time

Lifetime License: 22/one-time

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