BentoBox

BentoBox is a macOS window manager that lets users define custom zones on their desktop and snap applications into those zones with keyboard shortcuts or mouse gestures. It supports multiple layouts per monitor and per macOS Space, allowing tiled grids or freeform “windowed” arrangements, and can span windows across adjacent zones for flexible sizing. The tool also offers per‑zone shortcuts, gap and theme customization, and behavior controls such as auto‑snap on layout changes.

The software is aimed at macOS users who work with multi‑monitor or ultrawide displays and want repeatable, space‑aware workspaces. It caters to those who prefer keyboard‑driven window placement as well as trackpad or mouse interactions, and it integrates with macOS Spaces to remember different layouts per virtual desktop.

BentoBox distinguishes itself by combining per‑monitor and per‑Space layout management, a mix of tiled and freeform zones, and quick “dragless” snapping via a keyboard shortcut. It includes features like smart spanning, customizable shortcuts, and built‑in update checks, and it runs on macOS without requiring a subscription.