Comparison · checked November 2026
Transom vs Loop
Loop is a free, elegant window snapper built around a radial menu triggered by a key.
Short answer: choose Loop if you love the radial menu and only need snapping. Choose Transom if you want layouts that restore themselves and an optional scrolling strip.
At a glance
| Transom | Loop | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Snap + scrolling Strip | Snapping |
| Price | $19 once (1 Mac) · $29 (3 Macs) · 14-day free trial | Free |
| License | Paid, one-time | Open source (GPL-3.0) |
| Requirements | macOS 14+, Apple silicon | macOS 13+ |
| Restores layouts when you dock/undock | Yes. Desks restore layouts on dock/undock | No |
| Setup | Settings window, no config file needed | Settings or none |
What Loop does well
- Beautiful visual feedback
- Free and open source
- Mouse-friendly radial menu
Where it stops
- No layout memory across monitor setups
- No scrolling or tiling layout
Switching from Loop
- Disable Loop's trigger key or quit Loop before trying Transom.
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