Albert alternatives · Windows & Launchers
Alternatives to Albert with a one-time purchase
The Albert listing shows no one-time purchase. 14 of the 48 other window managers and launchers in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Albert is free to use. 6 of them are free or have a free plan.
14 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Albert
- Free plan · from £34 one-time
Alfred
Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows
- Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). Albert is free.
- Only Albert lists a Linux app.
- Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Alfred also covers workflow automation, clipboard manager and text expansion.
- Free plan · from €35 one-time
LaunchBar
Keyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions
- LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License). Albert is free.
- Only Albert lists a Linux app.
- LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- LaunchBar also covers clipboard manager, file management and calculator.
- Free plan · from $19.95 one-time
Listary
File search and app launcher for Windows with Quick Switch
- Listary starts at $19.95 one-time payment (Listary Pro). Albert is free.
- Only Listary lists a Windows app.
- Only Albert lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Listary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $9.99 one-time
AltTab
Windows-style window switcher for macOS, free and open source
- AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). Albert is free.
- Only Albert lists a Linux app.
- AltTab is open source, according to its own site.
- AltTab can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from £14.99 one-time
Mosaic
Drag-and-drop window layouts for the Mac
- Mosaic starts at £14.99 one-time (Standard Edition). Albert is free.
- Albert has a free plan. Mosaic does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Albert lists a Linux app.
- Mosaic can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from €19/yr
MaxTo
Custom screen zones with hotkey and drag snapping for Windows and Mac
- MaxTo starts at €19 per year (Home, personal use). Albert is free.
- Albert has a free plan. MaxTo does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only MaxTo lists a Windows app.
- Only Albert lists a Linux app.
- Free trial · from $15.99
Superkey
Mac hyper key, key remapping and keyboard screen clicking
- Superkey starts at US$15.99. Albert is free.
- Albert has a free plan. Superkey does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Albert lists a Linux app.
- Superkey can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- From $4.99 one-time
Magnet
Window snapping for Mac by drag, shortcut or menu bar
- Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store). Albert is free.
- Albert has a free plan. Magnet does not.
- Only Albert lists a Linux app.
- Magnet can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $15 one-time
Moom
Mac window manager with saved layouts, snapping and a palette
- Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase. Albert is free.
- Albert has a free plan. Moom does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Albert lists a Linux app.
- Moom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $34 one-time
DisplayFusion
Multi-monitor taskbars, wallpaper and window control for Windows
- DisplayFusion starts at $34 one-time purchase per machine (Pro Standard, lifetime license). Albert is free.
- Only DisplayFusion lists a Windows app.
- Only Albert lists macOS and Linux apps.
- DisplayFusion can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $16 one-time
Swish
Trackpad-gesture window manager for macOS
- Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price). Albert is free.
- Albert has a free plan. Swish does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Albert lists a Linux app.
- Swish can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $9.99/yr
Fences
Windows desktop organizer that groups icons into shaded areas
- Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription). Albert is free.
- Albert has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Fences lists a Windows app.
- Only Albert lists macOS and Linux apps.
Common questions
Is there an alternative to Albert that you buy once?
Yes. Alfred, LaunchBar, Listary, AltTab, Mosaic, MaxTo, Superkey, Magnet and 6 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy Albert once instead of subscribing?
The Albert listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these window managers and launchers are free?
Alfred, LaunchBar, Listary, AltTab, DisplayFusion and WindowTop are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Albert: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.