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Alternatives to CCleaner with a one-time purchase

The CCleaner listing shows no one-time purchase. 44 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

CCleaner has a free plan. Paid plans start at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro). 16 of them are free or have a free plan.

44 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to CCleaner

  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). CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • CCleaner has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • CleanMyMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    CleanMyMac vs CCleanerCleanMyMac pricing and details

  2. WizTree

    Fast disk space analyzer for Windows and macOS

    • WizTree starts at $25 one-time purchase (Individual supporter code, 1 year of upgrades). CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • Only CCleaner lists Android and iOS apps.
    • WizTree can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • CCleaner also covers system monitor.
    WizTree vs CCleanerWizTree pricing and details

  3. iStat Menus

    System monitor that lives in the Mac menu bar

    • iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes. CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • CCleaner has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • iStat Menus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    iStat Menus pricing and details

  4. Hazel

    Rule-based automatic file organization for the Mac

    • Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license). CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • CCleaner has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • Hazel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Hazel pricing and details

  5. DaisyDisk

    Visual disk space analyzer and cleanup tool for Mac

    • DaisyDisk starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (lifetime license). CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • CCleaner has a free plan. DaisyDisk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • DaisyDisk can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    DaisyDisk pricing and details

  6. AlDente

    Charge limiter and battery care app for MacBooks

    • AlDente starts at $13.99 / year, or $24.99 one-time for a lifetime license. CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • AlDente can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • AlDente also covers menu bar app.
    AlDente pricing and details

  7. Alfred

    Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows

    • Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Alfred also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager and text expansion.
    Alfred pricing and details

  8. Paste

    Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards

    • Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • CCleaner has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Paste can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Paste pricing and details

  9. BetterTouchTool

    Mac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation

    • BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • CCleaner has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    BetterTouchTool pricing and details

  10. Bartender

    Menu bar manager for macOS that hides and organizes items

    • Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7). CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • CCleaner has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • Bartender can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Bartender pricing and details

  11. Keyboard Maestro

    Macro automation for macOS with triggers and actions

    • Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax. CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • CCleaner has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • Keyboard Maestro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Keyboard Maestro pricing and details

  12. Magnet

    Window snapping for Mac by drag, shortcut or menu bar

    • Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store). CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • CCleaner has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • Magnet can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Magnet pricing and details

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

All 44 in one table

Common questions

Is there an alternative to CCleaner that you buy once?

Yes. CleanMyMac, WizTree, iStat Menus, Hazel, DaisyDisk, AlDente, Alfred, Paste and 36 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy CCleaner once instead of subscribing?

The CCleaner 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?

WizTree, AlDente, Alfred, LaunchBar, Listary, AltTab, BetterDisplay, Shottr and 8 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 Oct 9, 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 CCleaner: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.