Roost · Office #70,392

What it is

Calls itself “window tiler”.

• Calls itself: window tiler

“Roost is a free, open-source macOS window tiler.”

Where it puts itself

Rules out “network connections”.

• Says it will not: network connections

“How is it different from other window managers? Roost is built around one job: remembering where your windows go for each combination of displays, with no setup.”

“Roost makes no network connections.”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever. No monthly or yearly plan. No one-time option.

• One-time: no
• Monthly: no
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free forever

“Roost is a free, open-source macOS window tiler.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers.

• Sells to: consumers

“Roost is a free, open-source macOS window tiler.”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Open source.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Open source: yes

“Roost is a free, open-source macOS window tiler.”

“Roost makes no network connections.”

What it works with

Runs inside RoostCore. Names GitHub on its pages.

• Runs inside: RoostCore
• Names: GitHub

“GitHub Repository hosting, code review, and collaboration”

“Roost is a free, open-source macOS window tiler.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Claims “43,000 checks”. Publishes docs.

• Number claimed: 43,000 checks

“Download Roost-x.y.z.zip from Releases , unzip it, and move Roost.app to Applications .”

“It has ~43,000 checks ( swift run RoostCoreTests ).”