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Amethyst vs Loop
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Amethyst
8.0Automatic tiling window manager similar to xmonad
Loop
8.0Window manager
| Metric | Amethyst | Loop |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 839 | 563 |
| 90-day Installs | 2.4K | 1.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 13.0K | 6.7K |
| Version | 0.24.3 | 1.4.2 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 16.0K | 10.2K |
| GitHub Forks | 514 | 218 |
| Open Issues | 314 | 43 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 19, 2013 | May 15, 2019 |
Reviews
Amethyst
Amethyst is a tiling window manager for macOS inspired by xmonad, offering automatic window organization and keyboard-driven workflow. It's ideal for developers and power users seeking efficient window management.
Amethyst automatically tiles windows, organizing them into a grid layout to enhance productivity and focus.
Pros
- + Inspired by xmonad, offering familiar tiling features
- + Open-source and actively maintained
- + Strong community and developer support
Cons
- - Some users report issues with fullscreen mode and app space management
- - Requires adjustment to get used to tiling workflows
Loop
Loop is a sleek macOS window manager offering elegant window snapping, resizing, and customization. Its intuitive design and powerful features benefit power users and designers seeking precise window control.
Loop helps organize and manage windows on macOS with features like snapping and resizing.
Pros
- + Elegant and intuitive design
- + Powerful window snapping and resizing features
- + Active development and responsive issue handling
Cons
- - Occasional bugs, though quickly resolved
- - Limited direct community discussion