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BetterTouchTool vs GParted

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BetterTouchTool

Utilities

Mac gesture, shortcut and automation customisation tool sold as a one-time licence with a lifetime tier

From
$12/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GParted logo

GParted

Utilities

Graphical partition editor for disks

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only GParted has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: BetterTouchTool the preferences interface has hundreds of settings across many tabs, so getting one custom gesture working can take longer than with a dedicated single-purpose app.; GParted partition operations risk data loss, and a backup before use is not optional advice
  • They diverge on capability: BetterTouchTool covers Gesture customisation, GParted covers Graphical partitioning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BetterTouchTool and GParted actually diverge.

Attributes where BetterTouchTool and GParted differ
AttributeBetterTouchToolGParted
Starting price$12/one-timeFree
Pricing modelOne-time purchaseOpen source, no licence fee
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsMacLinux, Live USB

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Utilities).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in BetterTouchTool

  • Gesture customisation
  • Keyboard shortcut remapping
  • Window snapping
  • Touch Bar customisation
  • Scripted actions
  • Floating menus and widgets

Only in GParted

  • Graphical partitioning
  • Wide filesystem support
  • Live boot image
  • Queued operations

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BetterTouchTool

  • A power user who wants every trackpad gesture and shortcut on the machine remapped to a specific actionnot GParted
  • Someone with accessibility needs who benefits from remapping input devices away from default behaviournot GParted
  • A user who wants window snapping bundled with much broader system customisation rather than a single-purpose appnot GParted
  • Someone already on a Setapp subscription who wants BetterTouchTool included rather than purchased separatelynot GParted

GParted

  • Resizing a system partition, booted from the live imagenot BetterTouchTool
  • Preparing disk layout before installing an operating systemnot BetterTouchTool
  • Recovering space or repairing partition tables on a failing disknot BetterTouchTool

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

BetterTouchTool

  • The preferences interface has hundreds of settings across many tabs, so getting one custom gesture working can take longer than with a dedicated single-purpose app.
  • The Standard Licence stops receiving updates after two years unless renewed or upgraded to Lifetime, which is easy to miss and can leave a user on an outdated build.
  • It is Mac only, offering nothing for a Windows machine in a mixed household.
  • Because it can intercept almost any input, misconfiguration can make gestures or shortcuts behave unpredictably across different apps, which takes time to debug.
  • It overlaps in function with several single-purpose tools such as Rectangle for windows or Karabiner-Elements for key remapping, so a new user has to decide whether they want one broad tool or several focused ones.

GParted

  • Partition operations risk data loss, and a backup before use is not optional advice
  • Cannot safely modify mounted partitions, so system drives require booting the live image
  • Large move and resize operations can take hours and must not be interrupted
  • The interface is functional rather than reassuring, which matters for an operation this consequential

Pricing, plan by plan

BetterTouchTool

$12/one-time
  • Standard Licence$12/one-time
    • Free updates for two years
    • App keeps working on the last version after that
    • Single user licence
  • Lifetime Licence$24/one-time
    • Free updates for as long as the app exists
    • Single user licence
    • Also available bundled through Setapp

GParted

Free
  • GPartedFree
    • Full functionality
    • No usage limits
    • Community support

Which should you pick?

Choose BetterTouchTool if

  • You need gesture customisation.
  • You work on Mac.
  • You also want keyboard shortcut remapping.
BetterTouchTool review

Choose GParted if

  • You need graphical partitioning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Live USB.
  • You also want wide filesystem support.
GParted review

Questions people ask

Is BetterTouchTool or GParted better?
Neither clearly leads. BetterTouchTool starts at $12/one-time and GParted at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BetterTouchTool or GParted?
GParted has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $12/one-time for BetterTouchTool and Free for GParted.
Does BetterTouchTool or GParted run on more platforms?
BetterTouchTool runs on Mac. GParted runs on Linux, Live USB.
Can I use GParted for free?
Yes. GParted has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BetterTouchTool starts at $12/one-time.
What is BetterTouchTool best used for?
BetterTouchTool is most often used for a power user who wants every trackpad gesture and shortcut on the machine remapped to a specific action, someone with accessibility needs who benefits from remapping input devices away from default behaviour, a user who wants window snapping bundled with much broader system customisation rather than a single-purpose app, someone already on a setapp subscription who wants bettertouchtool included rather than purchased separately. Of those, a power user who wants every trackpad gesture and shortcut on the machine remapped to a specific action and someone with accessibility needs who benefits from remapping input devices away from default behaviour are not what GParted is typically brought in for.
What can BetterTouchTool do that GParted cannot?
BetterTouchTool covers Gesture customisation, Keyboard shortcut remapping, Window snapping, Touch Bar customisation. GParted covers Graphical partitioning, Wide filesystem support, Live boot image, Queued operations.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

BetterTouchTool: Is BetterTouchTool a subscription?

No. It is a one-time purchase, either a Standard Licence with two years of updates or a Lifetime Licence with updates indefinitely.

GParted: Is GParted free?

Yes, open source under the GPL.

BetterTouchTool: Can I get it without buying it directly?

Yes, it is included in the Setapp subscription bundle alongside other Mac utilities.

GParted: Can GParted resize my system drive?

Not while it is mounted. Boot the GParted live USB image, which runs independently of the installed system.

BetterTouchTool: Does it replace Rectangle or Karabiner-Elements?

It can cover much of what both do, since it includes window snapping and key remapping, but each of those apps is more focused on its single job.

GParted: Is it safe?

The operations are consequential and interruption during a move or resize can lose data. Back up before using it, every time.

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