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Alternatives to Setapp with a one-time purchase

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

Setapp is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan). 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 Setapp

  1. 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 vs SetappAlfred pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Paste vs SetappPaste pricing and details

  3. BetterTouchTool

    Mac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation

    • BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
    • Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    BetterTouchTool pricing and details

  4. 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. Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
    • Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
    • Keyboard Maestro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Keyboard Maestro also covers workflow automation.
    Keyboard Maestro pricing and details

  5. PhraseExpress

    Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing

    • PhraseExpress has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only PhraseExpress lists a Windows app.
    • PhraseExpress can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • PhraseExpress also covers templates.
    PhraseExpress pricing and details

  6. 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. Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
    • Typinator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Setapp also covers screenshots, clipboard manager and window management.
    Typinator pricing and details

  7. ClipClip

    Windows clipboard manager with editors and screen capture

    • ClipClip starts at $49 one-time payment per user (Commercial License). Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
    • ClipClip has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ClipClip lists a Windows app.
    • Only Setapp lists macOS and iOS apps.
    ClipClip pricing and details

  8. 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). Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
    • Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
    • Bartender can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Bartender also covers workflow automation and menu bar app.
    Bartender pricing and details

  9. Magnet

    Window snapping for Mac by drag, shortcut or menu bar

    • Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store). Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
    • Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
    • Magnet can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Magnet also covers menu bar app.
    Magnet pricing and details

  10. LaunchBar

    Keyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions

    • LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License). Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
    • LaunchBar has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    LaunchBar pricing and details

  11. Moom

    Mac window manager with saved layouts, snapping and a palette

    • Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase. Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
    • Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
    • Moom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Moom also covers menu bar app.
    Moom pricing and details

  12. AltTab

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

    • AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
    • AltTab has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
    • AltTab is open source, according to its own site.
    AltTab 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 Setapp that you buy once?

Yes. Alfred, Paste, BetterTouchTool, Keyboard Maestro, PhraseExpress, Typinator, ClipClip, Bartender and 36 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Setapp once instead of subscribing?

The Setapp 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, PhraseExpress, ClipClip, LaunchBar, AltTab, Shottr, aText, CopyClip 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 Setapp: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.