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Alternatives to Rectangle with a one-time purchase

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

Rectangle 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 Rectangle

  1. Alfred

    Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows

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

  2. Magnet

    Window snapping for Mac by drag, shortcut or menu bar

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

  3. Moom

    Mac window manager with saved layouts, snapping and a palette

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

  4. Swish

    Trackpad-gesture window manager for macOS

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

  5. AltTab

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

    • AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). Rectangle is free.
    • AltTab can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    AltTab pricing and details

  6. BetterTouchTool

    Mac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation

    • BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). Rectangle is free.
    • Rectangle has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
    BetterTouchTool pricing and details

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

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

  9. LaunchBar

    Keyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions

    • LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License). Rectangle is free.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
    • LaunchBar also covers launcher, clipboard manager, file management and calculator.
    LaunchBar pricing and details

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

  11. CopyClip

    Text-only clipboard manager for the Mac menu bar

    • CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store). Rectangle is free.
    • CopyClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
    • CopyClip also covers clipboard manager and menu bar app.
    CopyClip pricing and details

  12. DisplayFusion

    Multi-monitor taskbars, wallpaper and window control for Windows

    • DisplayFusion starts at $34 one-time purchase per machine (Pro Standard, lifetime license). Rectangle is free.
    • Only DisplayFusion lists a Windows app.
    • Only Rectangle lists a macOS app.
    • DisplayFusion can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    DisplayFusion 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 Rectangle that you buy once?

Yes. Alfred, Magnet, Moom, Swish, AltTab, BetterTouchTool, Bartender, Keyboard Maestro and 36 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Rectangle once instead of subscribing?

The Rectangle listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Alfred, AltTab, LaunchBar, CopyClip, DisplayFusion, Listary, BetterDisplay, Shottr 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 Rectangle: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.