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Setapp alternatives
Setapp compared with 8 alternatives: Raycast, Alfred, Paste, CleanShot X, TextExpander and 3 more.
Setapp is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan). 6 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SetappThis tool | Free trial · from $14.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Raycast | Free plan · from $96/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| Alfred | Free plan · from £34 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| Paste | Free trial · from $2.49/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| CleanShot X | From $35 one-time | No | macOS |
| TextExpander | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| Ninite | Free plan · from $1/yr | Yes | Web, Windows |
| Rectangle | Free | Free | macOS |
| UniGetUI | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Setapp
- Free plan · from $96/yr
Raycast
Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI
- Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
- Raycast has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Raycast lists a Windows app.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- Raycast also covers launcher.
Suits: Mac and Windows users who prefer the keyboard to the mouse
- Free plan · from £34 one-time
Alfred
Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows
- Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
- Alfred has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
- Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Alfred also covers workflow automation and launcher.
Suits: Mac users who want a keyboard launcher without a subscription
- 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). Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
- Paste can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Setapp also covers screenshots, window management and text expansion.
Suits: People who copy and reuse text, links and images all day on a Mac
- From $35 one-time
CleanShot X
Mac screenshot and screen recording app with a one-time license
- CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates. Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
- Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
- CleanShot X can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- CleanShot X also covers screen recording and video editing.
- Setapp also covers clipboard manager, window management and text expansion.
Suits: Mac users who take and annotate many screenshots
- Free plan · from $5/mo
TextExpander
Text snippets that expand as you type, shared across a team
- TextExpander starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($60). Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
- TextExpander has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TextExpander lists a Windows app.
- Only TextExpander lists a browser extension.
- Setapp also covers screenshots, clipboard manager and window management.
Suits: Support and sales teams that send the same replies many times a day
- Free plan · from $1/yr
Ninite
Installs and updates many Windows apps at once
- Ninite starts at $1 per machine / year (Nintune); Ninite Pro starts at $1 per machine / month. Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
- Ninite has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Ninite lists a web app.
- Only Ninite lists a Windows app.
- Only Setapp lists macOS and iOS apps.
Suits: Setting up a new Windows PC with the usual free apps in one pass
- Free
Rectangle
Free, open-source window snapping for macOS
- Rectangle is free. Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
- Rectangle has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
- Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
- Setapp also covers screenshots, clipboard manager and text expansion.
Suits: Mac users who want window snapping by shortcut or drag at no cost
- Free
UniGetUI
Free graphical front end for WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey and more
- UniGetUI is free. Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
- UniGetUI has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only UniGetUI lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
- UniGetUI is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Windows users who want WinGet, Scoop and Chocolatey without the command line
Limits worth knowing in Setapp
- There is no free plan; after the 7-day trial the Mac plan costs $14.99 a month plus tax.
- The base Mac plan covers a single Mac; iOS devices or more Macs need a higher plan.
- Unused AI credits reset each billing period and do not carry over.
- The help center also lists an iOS-only plan at $7.99 a month and two AI+ plans that the pricing page does not show.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Setapp?
The alternatives to Setapp in this directory are Raycast, Alfred, Paste, CleanShot X, TextExpander, Ninite, Rectangle and UniGetUI. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Setapp.
Is there a free alternative to Setapp?
Yes. Rectangle and UniGetUI are free to use. Raycast, Alfred, TextExpander and Ninite have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Setapp alternatives work on Windows?
The Setapp listing does not include a Windows app. Raycast, TextExpander, Ninite and UniGetUI list one.
Which Setapp alternatives work on Linux?
The Setapp listing does not include a Linux app. UniGetUI lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Setapp?
Rectangle and UniGetUI are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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