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Alternatives to Hammerspoon with a one-time purchase

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

Hammerspoon is free to use. 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 Hammerspoon

  1. 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. Hammerspoon is free.
    • Hammerspoon has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Keyboard Maestro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Hammerspoon is open source, according to its own site.
    Keyboard Maestro vs HammerspoonKeyboard Maestro pricing and details

  2. BetterTouchTool

    Mac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation

    • BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). Hammerspoon is free.
    • Hammerspoon has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Hammerspoon is open source, according to its own site.
    BetterTouchTool vs HammerspoonBetterTouchTool pricing and details

  3. Hazel

    Rule-based automatic file organization for the Mac

    • Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license). Hammerspoon is free.
    • Hammerspoon has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Hazel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Hammerspoon is open source, according to its own site.
    Hazel vs HammerspoonHazel pricing and details

  4. Velja

    Mac browser picker that routes links to a browser, profile or app

    • Velja starts at $10 one-time purchase. Hammerspoon is free.
    • Hammerspoon has a free plan. Velja does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Velja lists a browser extension.
    • Velja can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Velja vs HammerspoonVelja pricing and details

  5. AltTab

    Windows-style window switcher for macOS, free and open source

    • AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). Hammerspoon is free.
    • AltTab can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Hammerspoon also covers workflow automation.
    AltTab pricing and details

  6. Alfred

    Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows

    • Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). Hammerspoon is free.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Hammerspoon is open source, according to its own site.
    • Alfred also covers launcher, clipboard manager and text expansion.
    Alfred 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). Hammerspoon is free.
    • Hammerspoon has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Bartender can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Hammerspoon is open source, according to its own site.
    Bartender pricing and details

  8. Magnet

    Window snapping for Mac by drag, shortcut or menu bar

    • Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store). Hammerspoon is free.
    • Hammerspoon has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Magnet can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Hammerspoon is open source, according to its own site.
    Magnet pricing and details

  9. Moom

    Mac window manager with saved layouts, snapping and a palette

    • Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase. Hammerspoon is free.
    • Hammerspoon has a free plan. Moom does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Moom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Hammerspoon is open source, according to its own site.
    Moom pricing and details

  10. DisplayFusion

    Multi-monitor taskbars, wallpaper and window control for Windows

    • DisplayFusion starts at $34 one-time purchase per machine (Pro Standard, lifetime license). Hammerspoon is free.
    • Only DisplayFusion lists a Windows app.
    • Only Hammerspoon lists a macOS app.
    • DisplayFusion can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    DisplayFusion pricing and details

  11. 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. Hammerspoon is free.
    • Hammerspoon has a free plan. Mac Mouse Fix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Mac Mouse Fix can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Mac Mouse Fix also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Mac Mouse Fix pricing and details

  12. Swish

    Trackpad-gesture window manager for macOS

    • Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price). Hammerspoon is free.
    • Hammerspoon has a free plan. Swish does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Swish can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Hammerspoon is open source, according to its own site.
    Swish 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 Hammerspoon that you buy once?

Yes. Keyboard Maestro, BetterTouchTool, Hazel, Velja, AltTab, Alfred, Bartender, Magnet and 36 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Hammerspoon once instead of subscribing?

The Hammerspoon 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?

AltTab, Alfred, DisplayFusion, LaunchBar, Listary, BetterDisplay, Shottr, AlDente 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 Hammerspoon: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.