Comparison
Panora vs Rectangle
Rectangle is a free, open-source app for snapping windows into halves, thirds and other positions with keyboard shortcuts. Panora solves a different problem: seeing and arranging all your windows on one canvas. Many people use both.
At a glance
| Rectangle | Panora | |
|---|---|---|
| Main idea | Snap windows to screen positions | Infinite canvas of all windows |
| Overview of all windows | No | Yes: zoom out, live previews |
| Layouts | Halves, thirds, quarters… | Row, grid, free |
| Workspaces | No | Yes |
| Price | Free (Pro version available) | See pricing |
When to use which
- →Rectangle: you mostly work with two or three windows side by side on one screen
- →Panora: you keep many windows open across displays and want to see and reach them quickly
FAQ
Can I use Panora and Rectangle together? +
Yes. Panora follows windows that other tools move or resize: in the row and grid the layout adapts around them.
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