Tangrid vs Raycast Window Management
Compare command-driven placement with automatic layouts.
Raycast Window Management moves and resizes Mac windows through commands and assigned hotkeys. It includes halves, thirds, quarters and movement between displays. Tangrid provides manual snapping in Snap Assist mode and continuous BSP-style arrangement in Auto Flow, configured in the app.
Facts checked: · Official product documentation
Feature comparison
| Feature |  Tangrid | Raycast Window Management |
|---|---|---|
| Halves and thirds | Grid placement with halves, thirds and sixths | Commands for halves, thirds and quarters |
| Keyboard placement | Configurable window-management shortcuts | Assign hotkeys to window commands |
| Arrangement model | Manual Snap Assist or continuous Auto Flow tiling | Run a command on the focused window |
| Floating exceptions | App or window-title rules in Auto Flow | Placement commands target the focused window |
| Product scope | Dedicated macOS window-management app | Window Management inside the Raycast launcher |
Choose if
Stay with Raycast Window Management if you already use Raycast and its placement commands cover your window workflow.
Choose Tangrid if you want new windows to join an automatic layout, with floating exceptions configured in app settings.
FAQ
Can I keep Raycast as my launcher?
You can evaluate Tangrid for window management while keeping Raycast for other commands. Assign distinct window shortcuts and avoid triggering overlapping placement actions.
Does Auto Flow require a script?
Configure Auto Flow in Tangrid’s app settings. Choose split or tab priority, add floating rules, and set gaps globally or per display. No layout script is needed for that setup.
Can I use only window snapping?
Yes. Choose Snap Assist mode for manual placement. Auto Flow is a separate mode, so you can evaluate snapping before deciding whether automatic tiling suits you.
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