Amethyst
Automatic tiling window manager for macOS inspired by xmonad — keyboard-driven, multiple layouts.
Our Verdict
Solid no-frills tiling for macOS if you want xmonad vibes without compiling yabai.
Pros
- Free and open-source
- Multiple tiling layouts out of the box
- Keyboard-driven like xmonad
- Lightweight with low resource use
Cons
- No native Stage Manager integration
- Limited config vs yabai or Hyprland
- Requires Accessibility permissions
- Minimal animations, utilitarian feel
When to Use Amethyst
Good fit if you need
- Tiling layout for multi-window coding on macOS
- Keyboard-driven window management without mouse usage
- Auto-arranging browser + terminal + editor side by side
- Custom space layouts for design vs. development work
- Productivity boost for developers on large monitors
Pricing
Price wrong?Amethyst Pricing
- Pricing Model
- free
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
Project Health
Health Score
4
16 days
92d
278
6d
MIT
Last checked: 2026-04-21
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