LinearMouse alternatives · Utilities
Alternatives to LinearMouse with a one-time purchase
The LinearMouse listing shows no one-time purchase. 85 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
LinearMouse 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 LinearMouse
- Free trial · from $2.99 one-time
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. LinearMouse is free.
- LinearMouse 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.
- Free trial · from $15 one-time
BetterTouchTool
Mac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation
- BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). LinearMouse is free.
- LinearMouse has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
- BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- LinearMouse is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $19.99 one-time
Smooze
Mac app for smooth scrolling and mouse button actions
- Smooze starts at $19.99 one-time, excluding VAT. LinearMouse is free.
- LinearMouse has a free plan. Smooze does not, though it has a free trial.
- Smooze can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- LinearMouse is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $19.99 one-time
SteerMouse
Mac utility for customizing mouse buttons, wheels and cursor speed
- SteerMouse starts at $19.99 one-time, lifetime license. LinearMouse is free.
- LinearMouse has a free plan. SteerMouse does not, though it has a free trial.
- SteerMouse can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- LinearMouse is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $20 one-time
USB Overdrive
Mac driver utility for mice, keyboards, trackballs and gamepads
- USB Overdrive starts at $20 one-time license. LinearMouse is free.
- USB Overdrive can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- LinearMouse is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $15 one-time
Synergy
Share one keyboard and mouse across Windows, Mac and Linux PCs
- Synergy starts at $15 one-time payment (Synergy 3 Lite, personal use). LinearMouse is free.
- LinearMouse has a free plan. Synergy does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Synergy lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Synergy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan
ShareMouse
Software KVM that shares one mouse and keyboard across PCs and Macs
- Only ShareMouse lists a Windows app.
- ShareMouse can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- LinearMouse is open source, according to its own site.
- ShareMouse also covers file sharing.
- Free trial · from $2.49/mo
Paste
Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards
- Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). LinearMouse is free.
- LinearMouse has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Paste lists an iOS app.
- Paste can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $39.99/yr
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). LinearMouse is free.
- LinearMouse has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
- CleanMyMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- LinearMouse is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $19.99/yr
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). LinearMouse is free.
- LinearMouse has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
- Bartender can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- LinearMouse is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $36 one-time
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. LinearMouse is free.
- LinearMouse has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Keyboard Maestro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- LinearMouse is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $11.99 one-time
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. LinearMouse is free.
- LinearMouse has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
- iStat Menus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- LinearMouse is open source, according to its own site.
73 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase
- WinRAR
- PopClip
- Hazel
- DaisyDisk
- BetterDisplay
- Shottr
- Total Commander
- Directory Opus
- ForkLift
- AlDente
- SoundSource
- PhraseExpress
- Typinator
- aText
- Pastebot
- CopyClip
- ClipClip
- WizTree
- Dropzone
- Yoink
- Default Folder X
- Homerow
- Numi
- Soulver
- Velja
- TextSniper
- TeraCopy
- Disk Drill
- Lunar
- TG Pro
- Macs Fan Control
- Revo Uninstaller
- Process Lasso
- Wallpaper Engine
- StartAllBack
- XYplorer
- Transmit
- BetterZip
- Commander One
- ClipboardFusion
- Clipdiary
- PhraseExpander
- Mountain Duck
- Advanced Renamer
- Renamer
- Snipaste
- FastStone Capture
- Screenpresso
- Dropover
- TripMode
- Radio Silence
- AppZapper
- Geek Uninstaller
- Vanilla
- Iris
- Vivid
- eqMac
- Voicemeeter
- coconutBattery
- FreeCommander
- One Commander
- fman
- FileLocator Pro
- HoudahSpot
- Find Any File
- dtSearch
- PCalc
- Sip
- ColorSnapper
- R-Studio
- DiskGenius
- MiniTool Partition Wizard
- AOMEI Partition Assistant
Common questions
Is there an alternative to LinearMouse that you buy once?
Yes. Mac Mouse Fix, BetterTouchTool, Smooze, SteerMouse, USB Overdrive, Synergy, ShareMouse, Paste and 77 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy LinearMouse once instead of subscribing?
The LinearMouse listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
USB Overdrive, ShareMouse, BetterDisplay, Shottr, AlDente, PhraseExpress, aText, CopyClip 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 LinearMouse: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.