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Alternatives to Everything with a one-time purchase

The Everything listing shows no one-time purchase. 85 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Everything is free to use. 38 of them are free or have a free plan.

85 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Everything

  1. dtSearch

    Windows full-text search for terabytes of documents and email

    • dtSearch starts at $249 single user. Everything is free.
    • Everything has a free plan. dtSearch does not, though it has a free trial.
    • dtSearch can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    dtSearch vs EverythingdtSearch pricing and details

  2. FileLocator Pro

    Windows search tool for finding text inside files, with indexing

    • FileLocator Pro starts at $79 per named user, perpetual license. Everything is free.
    • Everything has a free plan. FileLocator Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • FileLocator Pro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • FileLocator Pro also covers reports.
    FileLocator Pro vs EverythingFileLocator Pro pricing and details

  3. HoudahSpot

    Advanced file search for Mac built on Spotlight indexing

    • HoudahSpot starts at $39 one-time, single user. Everything is free.
    • Everything has a free plan. HoudahSpot does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only HoudahSpot lists a macOS app.
    • Only Everything lists a Windows app.
    HoudahSpot vs EverythingHoudahSpot pricing and details

  4. 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. Everything is free.
    • Process Lasso can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Process Lasso also covers workflow automation and system monitor.
    • Everything also covers file management.
    Process Lasso vs EverythingProcess Lasso pricing and details

  5. 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. Everything is free.
    • Everything has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typinator lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Everything lists a Windows app.
    Typinator pricing and details

  6. Disk Drill

    Data recovery app for Mac and Windows with free disk tools

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

  7. 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. Everything is free.
    • Revo Uninstaller can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Revo Uninstaller also covers disk cleanup.
    Revo Uninstaller pricing and details

  8. XYplorer

    Portable tabbed file manager for Windows with scripting

    • XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades. Everything is free.
    • Everything has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • XYplorer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    XYplorer pricing and details

  9. Clipdiary

    Windows clipboard history manager with snippets and encryption

    • Clipdiary starts at $19.99 one-time (Personal License). Everything is free.
    • Clipdiary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Clipdiary also covers clipboard manager and text expansion.
    • Everything also covers file management.
    Clipdiary pricing and details

  10. Mountain Duck

    Mounts server and cloud storage as a drive on Mac and Windows

    • Mountain Duck starts at $49 per user, one-time (licence covers version 5). Everything is free.
    • Everything has a free plan. Mountain Duck does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mountain Duck lists a macOS app.
    • Mountain Duck is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Mountain Duck pricing and details

  11. Advanced Renamer

    Batch file and folder renamer for Windows and Mac

    • Advanced Renamer starts at $16 one-time, personal license (VAT included). Everything is free.
    • Only Advanced Renamer lists a macOS app.
    • Advanced Renamer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Advanced Renamer also covers workflow automation.
    Advanced Renamer pricing and details

  12. Renamer

    Batch file renamer for macOS and Windows with reusable workflows

    • Renamer starts at $26 one-time, Renamer 7 license. Everything is free.
    • Everything has a free plan. Renamer does not.
    • Only Renamer lists a macOS app.
    • Renamer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Renamer pricing and details

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

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Common questions

Is there an alternative to Everything that you buy once?

Yes. dtSearch, FileLocator Pro, HoudahSpot, Process Lasso, Typinator, Disk Drill, Revo Uninstaller, XYplorer and 77 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Everything once instead of subscribing?

The Everything listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Process Lasso, Disk Drill, Revo Uninstaller, Clipdiary, Advanced Renamer, PhraseExpress, CopyClip, Dropzone and 30 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 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 Everything: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.