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Alternatives to Greenshot with a one-time purchase

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

Greenshot has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store). 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 Greenshot

  1. Shottr

    Small Mac screenshot tool with annotation, OCR and a ruler

    • Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier). Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store).
    • Only Greenshot lists a Windows app.
    • Shottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Greenshot is open source, according to its own site.
    Shottr vs GreenshotShottr pricing and details

  2. ClipClip

    Windows clipboard manager with editors and screen capture

    • ClipClip starts at $24.50 one-time payment per user (v2 Commercial License, 50% off $49 for a limited time). Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store).
    • Only Greenshot lists a macOS app.
    • ClipClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Greenshot is open source, according to its own site.
    ClipClip vs GreenshotClipClip pricing and details

  3. Mac Mouse Fix

    Trackpad-style gestures and smooth scrolling for third-party mice

    • Mac Mouse Fix starts at $2.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes. Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store).
    • Greenshot has a free plan. Mac Mouse Fix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Greenshot lists a Windows app.
    • Mac Mouse Fix can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Mac Mouse Fix pricing and details

  4. Paste

    Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards

    • Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store).
    • Greenshot has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    • Only Greenshot lists a Windows app.
    Paste pricing and details

  5. BetterTouchTool

    Mac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation

    • BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store).
    • Greenshot has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Greenshot lists a Windows app.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    BetterTouchTool pricing and details

  6. 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). Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store).
    • Greenshot has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Greenshot lists a Windows app.
    • CleanMyMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    CleanMyMac pricing and details

  7. 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). Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store).
    • Greenshot has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Greenshot lists a Windows app.
    • Bartender can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Bartender pricing and details

  8. 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. Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store).
    • Greenshot has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Greenshot lists a Windows app.
    • Keyboard Maestro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Keyboard Maestro pricing and details

  9. 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. Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store).
    • Greenshot has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Greenshot lists a Windows app.
    • iStat Menus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    iStat Menus pricing and details

  10. WinRAR

    Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

    • WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store).
    • Greenshot has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WinRAR lists Linux and Android apps.
    • WinRAR can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    WinRAR pricing and details

  11. PopClip

    Pop-up bar of text actions when you select text on a Mac

    • PopClip starts at $12 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store).
    • Greenshot has a free plan. PopClip does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Greenshot lists a Windows app.
    • PopClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    PopClip pricing and details

  12. Hazel

    Rule-based automatic file organization for the Mac

    • Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license). Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store).
    • Greenshot has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Greenshot lists a Windows app.
    • Hazel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Hazel 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 Greenshot that you buy once?

Yes. Shottr, ClipClip, Mac Mouse Fix, Paste, BetterTouchTool, CleanMyMac, Bartender, Keyboard Maestro and 39 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Greenshot once instead of subscribing?

The Greenshot 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?

Shottr, ClipClip, BetterDisplay, AlDente, PhraseExpress, aText, CopyClip, WizTree 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 Greenshot: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.