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Alternatives to OnyX with a one-time purchase

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

OnyX 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 OnyX

  1. 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). OnyX is free.
    • OnyX has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • CleanMyMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • CleanMyMac also covers menu bar app and system monitor.
    CleanMyMac vs OnyXCleanMyMac pricing and details

  2. DaisyDisk

    Visual disk space analyzer and cleanup tool for Mac

    • DaisyDisk starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (lifetime license). OnyX is free.
    • OnyX has a free plan. DaisyDisk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • DaisyDisk can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    DaisyDisk vs OnyXDaisyDisk pricing and details

  3. Hazel

    Rule-based automatic file organization for the Mac

    • Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license). OnyX is free.
    • OnyX has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Hazel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Hazel also covers workflow automation and file management.
    Hazel 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). OnyX is free.
    • AltTab is open source, according to its own site.
    • AltTab can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • AltTab also covers window management.
    AltTab pricing and details

  5. Typinator

    Text expander for Mac, iPhone and iPad that stores snippets locally

    • Typinator starts at $29.99 / year, or $49.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license. OnyX is free.
    • OnyX has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typinator lists an iOS app.
    • Typinator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Typinator pricing and details

  6. WizTree

    Fast disk space analyzer for Windows and macOS

    • WizTree starts at $25 one-time purchase (Individual supporter code, 1 year of upgrades). OnyX is free.
    • Only WizTree lists a Windows app.
    • WizTree can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    WizTree pricing and details

  7. 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). OnyX is free.
    • OnyX has a free plan. TextSniper does not, though it has a free trial.
    • TextSniper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • TextSniper also covers menu bar app.
    TextSniper pricing and details

  8. Synergy

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

    • Synergy starts at $15 one-time payment (Synergy 3 Lite, personal use). OnyX is free.
    • OnyX 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.
    Synergy pricing and details

  9. Alfred

    Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows

    • Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). OnyX is free.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Alfred also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager and text expansion.
    • OnyX also covers disk cleanup.
    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). OnyX is free.
    • OnyX 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. BetterTouchTool

    Mac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation

    • BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). OnyX is free.
    • OnyX has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager, window management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    BetterTouchTool 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). OnyX is free.
    • OnyX has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Bartender can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Bartender also covers workflow automation, clipboard manager and menu bar app.
    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 OnyX that you buy once?

Yes. CleanMyMac, DaisyDisk, Hazel, AltTab, Typinator, WizTree, TextSniper, Synergy and 36 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy OnyX once instead of subscribing?

The OnyX 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, WizTree, 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 OnyX: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.