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Magnet vs Cinch: catalog facts
Magnet	Cinch
Paid Sold through the Mac App Store with free updates.	Paid $6.99 with an unlimited free trial and a 60-day money-back guarantee.
macOS	macOS
Drag-to-edge snapping as well as keyboard shortcuts Halves, thirds, quarters and full screen layouts	Very simple drag-to-edge snapping Restores original size when dragged away
Mac only Only available through the Mac App Store	Listed compatibility stops at macOS 14 Sonoma Works best on single-monitor setups
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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