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Alternatives to AppCleaner with a one-time purchase

The AppCleaner listing shows no one-time purchase. 47 of the 96 other desktop utilities in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

AppCleaner is free to use. 17 of them are free or have a free plan.

47 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to AppCleaner

  1. CleanMyMac

    Mac cleanup, malware removal and maintenance in one app

    • CleanMyMac starts at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month). AppCleaner is free.
    • AppCleaner has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • CleanMyMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • CleanMyMac also covers menu bar app and system monitor.
    CleanMyMac vs AppCleanerCleanMyMac pricing and details

  2. DaisyDisk

    Visual disk space analyzer and cleanup tool for Mac

    • DaisyDisk starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (lifetime license). AppCleaner is free.
    • AppCleaner has a free plan. DaisyDisk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • DaisyDisk can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    DaisyDisk vs AppCleanerDaisyDisk pricing and details

  3. Hazel

    Rule-based automatic file organization for the Mac

    • Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license). AppCleaner is free.
    • AppCleaner has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Hazel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Hazel also covers workflow automation and file management.
    Hazel vs AppCleanerHazel pricing and details

  4. Revo Uninstaller

    Windows uninstaller that scans for leftover files and registry entries

    • Revo Uninstaller starts at $24.95 for a lifetime license with 1 year of updates. AppCleaner is free.
    • Only Revo Uninstaller lists a Windows app.
    • Only AppCleaner lists a macOS app.
    • Revo Uninstaller can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Revo Uninstaller vs AppCleanerRevo Uninstaller pricing and details

  5. Disk Drill

    Data recovery app for Mac and Windows with free disk tools

    • Disk Drill starts at $49 per year, or $69 one-time. AppCleaner is free.
    • Only Disk Drill lists a Windows app.
    • Disk Drill can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Disk Drill also covers file management.
    Disk Drill pricing and details

  6. Typinator

    Text expander for Mac, iPhone and iPad that stores snippets locally

    • Typinator starts at $39.99 / year, or $59.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license. AppCleaner is free.
    • AppCleaner has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typinator lists an iOS app.
    • Typinator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Typinator pricing and details

  7. WizTree

    Fast disk space analyzer for Windows and macOS

    • WizTree starts at $25 one-time purchase (Individual supporter code, 1 year of upgrades). AppCleaner is free.
    • Only WizTree lists a Windows app.
    • WizTree can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    WizTree pricing and details

  8. TextSniper

    Mac menu bar tool that copies text from any part of the screen

    • TextSniper starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (license for 1 Mac). AppCleaner is free.
    • AppCleaner has a free plan. TextSniper does not, though it has a free trial.
    • TextSniper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • TextSniper also covers menu bar app.
    TextSniper pricing and details

  9. Synergy

    Share one keyboard and mouse across Windows, Mac and Linux PCs

    • Synergy starts at $15 one-time payment (Synergy 3 Lite, personal use). AppCleaner is free.
    • AppCleaner has a free plan. Synergy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Synergy lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Synergy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Synergy pricing and details

  10. Process Lasso

    Windows process automation for CPU priorities and affinities

    • Process Lasso starts at $23.97 once for a Single PC lifetime license, or $2.97 a month. AppCleaner is free.
    • Only Process Lasso lists a Windows app.
    • Only AppCleaner lists a macOS app.
    • Process Lasso can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Process Lasso pricing and details

  11. Wallpaper Engine

    Animated live wallpapers for Windows, bought once on Steam

    • Wallpaper Engine starts at $4.99 one-time. AppCleaner is free.
    • AppCleaner has a free plan. Wallpaper Engine does not.
    • Only Wallpaper Engine lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only AppCleaner lists a macOS app.
    Wallpaper Engine pricing and details

  12. StartAllBack

    Windows 11 taskbar, Start menu and Explorer restyling tool

    • StartAllBack starts at $4.99 one-time for a personal license. AppCleaner is free.
    • AppCleaner has a free plan. StartAllBack does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only StartAllBack lists a Windows app.
    • Only AppCleaner lists a macOS app.
    StartAllBack pricing and details

35 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

All 47 in one table

Common questions

Is there an alternative to AppCleaner that you buy once?

Yes. CleanMyMac, DaisyDisk, Hazel, Revo Uninstaller, Disk Drill, Typinator, WizTree, TextSniper and 39 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy AppCleaner once instead of subscribing?

The AppCleaner listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Revo Uninstaller, Disk Drill, WizTree, Process Lasso, BetterDisplay, Shottr, AlDente, PhraseExpress and 9 more 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 12, 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 AppCleaner: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.