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Alternatives to Maccy with a one-time purchase

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

Maccy has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). 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 Maccy

  1. Paste

    Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards

    • Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
    • Maccy 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 vs MaccyPaste pricing and details

  2. Pastebot

    Mac clipboard manager with pastebins, filters and stacks

    • Pastebot starts at $2.99 / month or $24.99 / year (App Store), or $39 one-time direct. Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
    • Maccy has a free plan. Pastebot does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Pastebot can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    Pastebot vs MaccyPastebot pricing and details

  3. CopyClip

    Text-only clipboard manager for the Mac menu bar

    • CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store). Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
    • CopyClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    CopyClip vs MaccyCopyClip pricing and details

  4. Yoink

    Drag-and-drop shelf for files and snippets on the Mac

    • Yoink starts at $8.99 one-time purchase. Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
    • Maccy has a free plan. Yoink does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Yoink can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    Yoink vs MaccyYoink pricing and details

  5. 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). Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
    • Maccy has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Bartender can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    Bartender pricing and details

  6. Alfred

    Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows

    • Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    • Alfred also covers workflow automation, launcher and text expansion.
    Alfred pricing and details

  7. LaunchBar

    Keyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions

    • LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License). Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    • LaunchBar also covers launcher, file management and calculator.
    LaunchBar pricing and details

  8. AltTab

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

    • AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
    • AltTab can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • AltTab also covers window management.
    • Maccy also covers clipboard manager and menu bar app.
    AltTab pricing and details

  9. PhraseExpress

    Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing

    • Only PhraseExpress lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • PhraseExpress can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    • PhraseExpress also covers templates and text expansion.
    PhraseExpress pricing and details

  10. BetterTouchTool

    Mac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation

    • BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
    • Maccy has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    BetterTouchTool 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). Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
    • Maccy has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • CleanMyMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    CleanMyMac pricing and details

  12. 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. Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad).
    • Maccy has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Keyboard Maestro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    Keyboard Maestro pricing and details

32 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

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Common questions

Is there an alternative to Maccy that you buy once?

Yes. Paste, Pastebot, CopyClip, Yoink, Bartender, Alfred, LaunchBar, AltTab and 36 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Maccy once instead of subscribing?

The Maccy listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

CopyClip, Alfred, LaunchBar, AltTab, PhraseExpress, BetterDisplay, AlDente, ClipClip 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 Maccy: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.