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Alternatives to Keka with a one-time purchase

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

Keka has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the 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 Keka

  1. WinRAR

    Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

    • WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store.
    • Keka has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Keka lists an iOS app.
    WinRAR vs KekaWinRAR pricing and details

  2. BetterZip

    Mac archive tool for creating, browsing and extracting files

    • BetterZip starts at $35 one-time. Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store.
    • Keka has a free plan. BetterZip does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Keka lists an iOS app.
    • BetterZip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    BetterZip vs KekaBetterZip pricing and details

  3. Total Commander

    Two-pane file manager for Windows with FTP and archive tools

    • Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence). Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store.
    • Keka has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Keka lists macOS and iOS apps.
    Total Commander pricing and details

  4. Directory Opus

    Highly configurable file manager that replaces Windows Explorer

    • Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars). Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store.
    • Keka has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Directory Opus lists a Windows app.
    • Only Keka lists macOS and iOS apps.
    Directory Opus 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. Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store.
    • Keka has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Typinator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Typinator also covers text expansion.
    Typinator pricing and details

  6. 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). Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store.
    • Keka has a free plan. TextSniper does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Keka lists an iOS app.
    • TextSniper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    TextSniper pricing and details

  7. Synergy

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

    • Synergy starts at $15 one-time payment (Synergy 3 Lite, personal use). Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store.
    • Keka has a free plan. Synergy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Synergy lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Keka lists an iOS app.
    Synergy pricing and details

  8. Disk Drill

    Data recovery app for Mac and Windows with free disk tools

    • Disk Drill starts at $49 per year, or $69 one-time. Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store.
    • Only Disk Drill lists a Windows app.
    • Only Keka lists an iOS app.
    • Disk Drill can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Disk Drill pricing and details

  9. 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. Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store.
    • Only Revo Uninstaller lists a Windows app.
    • Only Keka lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Revo Uninstaller can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Revo Uninstaller 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. Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store.
    • Only Process Lasso lists a Windows app.
    • Only Keka lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • 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. Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store.
    • Keka has a free plan. Wallpaper Engine does not.
    • Only Wallpaper Engine lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Keka lists macOS and iOS apps.
    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. Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store.
    • Keka has a free plan. StartAllBack does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only StartAllBack lists a Windows app.
    • Only Keka lists macOS and iOS apps.
    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 Keka that you buy once?

Yes. WinRAR, BetterZip, Total Commander, Directory Opus, Typinator, TextSniper, Synergy, Disk Drill and 39 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Keka once instead of subscribing?

The Keka 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?

Disk Drill, Revo Uninstaller, Process Lasso, Commander One, 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 Keka: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.