Side by side
PipZ vs Swish
Both stand on window management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Mac
PipZ focuses on keeping selected browser content visible while you work. Its one-time licenses cover one to five Macs, and local MCP control adds automation for compatible clients.
Visit PipZ Free trial Mac
Swish focuses on gesture-driven window placement, resizing, and movement for Mac users. Its one-time license includes a trial, while Setapp offers another paid route; the app remains limited to macOS.
Visit SwishThe facts
| PipZ | Swish | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Solo: $14, paid once | Setapp: $9.99 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | getpipz.com | highlyopinionated.co |
| On window management software | #62 of 65 | #58 of 65 |
PipZ: what it does well
- Always-on-top browser windows
- Click-through and opacity controls
- Saved layout presets
- Beta picker floats page elements
- Local MCP server control
What to know first
- macOS app only
- Current build recommends macOS 13 or later
- Element picker is beta
- MCP setup has version prerequisites
Swish: what it does well
- Thirty gestures for windows, Dock, and menu bar
- 2×2, 3×2, and 3×3 window grids
- Supports displays and macOS spaces
- Magic Trackpad and Magic Mouse support
- One license covers two machines
What to know first
- macOS only
- Requires macOS 12 or later
- Costs 16.00 USD one time
- Internet connection needed for license checks and updates