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Alternatives to Loop with a one-time purchase

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

Loop 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 Loop

  1. Magnet

    Window snapping for Mac by drag, shortcut or menu bar

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

  2. Moom

    Mac window manager with saved layouts, snapping and a palette

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

  3. Swish

    Trackpad-gesture window manager for macOS

    • Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price). Loop is free.
    • Loop has a free plan. Swish does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Swish can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Loop is open source, according to its own site.
    Swish vs LoopSwish pricing and details

  4. AltTab

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

    • AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). Loop is free.
    • AltTab can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    AltTab 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). Loop is free.
    • Loop has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Loop is open source, according to its own site.
    BetterTouchTool pricing and details

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

  7. DisplayFusion

    Multi-monitor taskbars, wallpaper and window control for Windows

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

  8. 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. Loop is free.
    • Loop 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

  9. Alfred

    Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows

    • Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). Loop is free.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Loop is open source, according to its own site.
    • Alfred also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager and text expansion.
    Alfred pricing and details

  10. Paste

    Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards

    • Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). Loop is free.
    • Loop 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.
    Paste pricing and details

  11. 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). Loop is free.
    • Loop has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • CleanMyMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Loop is open source, according to its own site.
    CleanMyMac pricing and details

  12. 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). Loop is free.
    • Loop has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Bartender can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Loop is open source, according to its own site.
    Bartender 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 Loop that you buy once?

Yes. Magnet, Moom, Swish, AltTab, BetterTouchTool, Keyboard Maestro, DisplayFusion, Mac Mouse Fix and 36 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Loop once instead of subscribing?

The Loop 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?

AltTab, DisplayFusion, Alfred, 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 Loop: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.