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Your messy windows.Let Pivot handle them.
Group windows by task. Arrange them in one keystroke.
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Auto LayoutOne keystroke.
One keystroke.
Every window in place.
Switch layouts with any shortcut you choose
⇧⌘A
Auto Layout
Auto-arrange every window.
Auto Layout learns which apps you use together and arranges them into a balanced workspace. As your focus changes, it keeps the right windows in view.
Switch layouts with any shortcut you choose
⇧⌘A
Love manual control?Let Smart Dot handle it. Try it out!
How it works
Learn how
it works.
Five features, one workflow, 45 seconds.
Notarized by Apple
Native macOS
No account
Smart Dot & Smart Edge Pro
One dot. One edge.
Total control.
Smart Dot · Rotate it. Drag the Smart Dot around the junction to rotate every connected window.
Download for macOS
Free · 5-day Pro trial · No account
Infinity Layout
Beyond the screen.
Group windows by task. Scroll between zones. Infinity Layout is free.
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Click a window icon, use the arrows, or drag an icon to reorder the strip.
Download for macOS
Free · 5-day Pro trial · No account
Grid Free
Miss Magnet or Rectangle?
Grid is FREE.
Draw the space you want. Pivot moves and resizes the frontmost window to fit it instantly, and Grid stays free.
Draw a region. Pivot fits the window.
Download for macOS
Free · 5-day Pro trial · No account
Saved Layouts Free
Every layout
can be saved.
Looks familiar, right? Moom does it. Pivot does it for free.
Writing workspace3 windows saved on this display
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No card needed for the trial.
What people say
Loved by people
who live in windows.
“Dragging windows into corners is super responsive. Working across dual monitors finally feels painless instead of a hot mess.”
“I used to waste so much time manually dragging and resizing windows every morning. Now I just hit a shortcut and everything pops right into place.”
“The hotkey layout just makes sense. Took me like half a day to get the muscle memory down, and now I can't live without it.”
“App is crazy light on RAM and doesn't slow down my machine at all. It just sits quietly in the menu bar and does its job.”
“Being able to save custom workspace setups for coding vs. designing is incredible. One click and all my tools line up where I want them.”
“Plugging my laptop into an external screen usually breaks my layout, but this handles different resolutions effortlessly. Switching screens is seamless.”
“Pinning a small video window or reference doc on top while taking notes is so useful. Never lose track of what I'm looking at.”
“Adding a tiny bit of space between tiled windows makes the desktop look so clean and aesthetic. Big fan of how visual it feels.”
“New apps instantly open in the exact spot I usually put them. Feels like the app actually gets how I like to work.”
“Zero glitches, no weird crashes, just rock-solid utility. This is literally the first thing I’m installing on any new machine.”
Reviews were written in English and translated here.
Pricing
Try everything.
Keep what you need.
5-day Pro trial. No card. No subscription.
14-day compatibility guarantee.
If Pivot does not work well on your supported Mac and support cannot fix it, you get a full refund. Read the refund policy
FAQ
FAQ
Everything you need before Pivot takes its place in your menu bar.
Why pay $9.99 when other window managers are free?
Most of what Pivot does is free: Infinity Layout, Grid and unlimited Saved Layouts. Pro adds what snapping apps cannot do: Auto Layout arranges every window for you, and Smart Dot resizes connected windows with one drag. It is a one-time price, with no subscription.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-up and no login. Download it, open it, and use it.
What happens if I reinstall Pivot?
Pivot remembers its license activation on your Mac, so reinstalling keeps your license.
What if it does not work on my Mac?
You are covered by the 14-day compatibility guarantee. If support cannot make Pivot work on a supported Mac, you get a full refund.
How does the 5-day Pro trial work?
Download Pivot and use everything, including Auto Layout and Smart Dot, for 5 days. There is no card and no account. When the trial ends, Infinity Layout, Grid and Saved Layouts stay free; Auto Layout and Smart Dot need Pro.
Is Pro a subscription?
No. Pro is $9.99, paid once. There is no subscription and no recurring charge.
Can I use Pro on more than one Mac?
Pro is licensed per Mac, as shown at checkout (“One-time · one Mac”). If you need more Macs or have a question about your license, email hello@getpivot.one.
Do I get future updates for free?
A one-time license covers the version you purchased. Maintenance updates are released at Pivot’s discretion, and the Terms do not promise every future feature or major upgrade. Every change so far is listed in What’s new.
How do I request a refund?
Email hello@getpivot.one within 14 days of purchase, with your order number or purchase email, the purchase date and a short description of the issue. Never send your full license key or card details. If Pivot does not work reasonably on a supported Mac and support cannot fix it, you can get a full refund. See the Refund Policy for the details.
What does Pivot do?
Group windows by task with free Infinity Layout. Use Pro Auto Layout to arrange them and Smart Dot to resize connected windows. Grid and Saved Layouts stay free.
What is Infinity Layout?
Infinity Layout groups windows into horizontal zones on one display. Navigate by scrolling or shortcut, use Auto Layout and Smart Dot in the active zone, and exit to restore your original window positions.
What is Auto Layout?
Auto Layout arranges every open window into a balanced workspace. Trigger it again to remix the arrangement.
What is Smart Dot?
Smart Dot lets you drag where windows meet to resize the connected group. Its Rotate interaction moves windows around their junction.
- Swap Exchange two windows without breaking the layout.
- Flip Flip two windows between stacked and side-by-side. Double-click their shared edge; other windows stay in place.
What is Smart Edge?
Smart Edge appears when you hover the seam between two windows. Use its grip to swap the two windows, or flip them between stacked and side-by-side. Other windows stay in place.
Are Infinity Layout, Grid and Saved Layouts free?
Yes. Infinity Layout, Grid and unlimited Saved Layouts remain free after the 5-day Pro trial. Auto Layout and Smart Dot require Pro. Save window layouts on Mac (English)
Does Pivot record my screen?
Infinity Layout uses optional Screen Recording access for smooth transitions and adjacent window previews. Captures stay in memory, are never saved, and are released when you exit. Without access, Infinity Layout uses native window movement.
Which Macs are supported?
The current build requires an Apple silicon Mac running macOS 14 or later.
Does Pivot work with more than one display?
Saved Layouts are saved for the display you are on, and Infinity Layout arranges windows into zones on one display.
Can I choose my own keyboard shortcuts?
Yes. You can switch layouts with any shortcut you choose, for example ⇧⌘A.
What does iCloud sync do?
iCloud sync is a Pro feature. It is optional and uses your own Apple iCloud Drive to keep your Pivot data in step between your Macs. It follows Apple’s iCloud terms.
Is Pivot safe to install?
Pivot is notarized by Apple, so macOS has checked it for malicious content. It needs no account, and Screen Recording access is optional, only used for smooth Infinity Layout transitions.
How is Pivot different from Magnet, Rectangle or Moom?
Grid and Saved Layouts cover what snapping and layout-saving apps do, and they are free. Pivot adds Auto Layout, Smart Dot, Smart Edge and Infinity Layout on top, so windows arrange themselves and resize as a group.
Which languages does the site support?
This site is available in 20 languages. Pick yours from the language menu in the footer.
Where can I get help or request a feature?
Use the Help & Feedback button at the bottom of the page, or email hello@getpivot.one. You can send questions, feedback and feature requests there.
