Snap windows into perfect layouts, save workspace modes, and eliminate distractions with Focus Mode. One-time payment. No subscription.
14-day free trial · No credit card · macOS 12+
How It Works
Choose any running app from the dropdown — Safari, VS Code, Figma, anything.
Pick from 13 snap presets or use ⌘← ⌘→ ⌘↑ ⌘↓ shortcuts. Window moves instantly.
Like the arrangement? Save it as a workspace. Restore everything in one click, forever.
Features
Left half, right half, thirds, quarters, center float, maximize. Every layout you'll ever need, instantly accessible. Keyboard shortcuts ⌘← ⌘→ ⌘↑ ⌘↓ snap the selected app without touching the mouse.
Left Half
Right Half
Thirds
Quarters
Workspaces
Coding
VS Code, Terminal, Safari
Design
Figma, References, Notes
Meeting
Zoom, Notion, Calendar
Arrange your windows exactly how you want them for each task — coding, designing, meetings. Save the arrangement as a named workspace with a custom icon. Restore all window positions instantly, any time.
One click minimizes every app except the one you're working in. No more accidental Slack glances or Twitter tabs. Click again to restore everything exactly as it was.
⚡ Focus Active
VS Code
Active — full screen
Safari
Slack
Figma
Interface
PixelDesk stays out of your way. Open it when you need it, close it when you don't.
Snap Layout
Quick Snap
Comparison
| Feature | PixelDesk $24.99 | Magnet $4.99 | Moom $9.99/yr | macOS built-in Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snap layouts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Keyboard shortcuts | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Saved workspaces | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Focus Mode | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Window Rules | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| One-time payment | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| 13+ layouts | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
Pricing
Yours forever. No subscription. Ever.
License key delivered via Gumroad after purchase
macOS
12 Ventura or later
Chip
Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) or Intel
RAM
4 GB minimum
Storage
~20 MB
Permission
Accessibility access required
Trial
14 days free, no credit card
ⓘ PixelDesk requires Accessibility permission to move and resize windows. You'll be prompted automatically on first launch. Enable via System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility.
FAQ
Yes. PixelDesk runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. No Rosetta required.
macOS requires Accessibility access for any app to programmatically move or resize other app windows. PixelDesk only uses this to control window positions — it never reads your screen content or personal data.
Yes. Your license key is tied to your email, not your hardware. You can activate it on any Mac you own.
After the trial, you'll need to purchase a license to continue using PixelDesk. Your saved workspaces and rules are never deleted.
Yes. Your one-time payment includes all future updates to PixelDesk — no additional charges, ever.
Magnet only does window snapping. Moom is outdated and subscription-based. PixelDesk adds saved workspaces, focus mode, and window rules — features that no other $30-or-less tool offers.
14-day free trial. No credit card. Works on all Macs running macOS 12+.