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Open-source alternatives to Setapp

Setapp is not described as open source on its own site. 37 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Setapp is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan). 36 of them are free or have a free plan.

37 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Setapp

  1. 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.
    Rectangle vs SetappRectangle pricing and details

  2. 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 vs SetappUniGetUI pricing and details

  3. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    • Microsoft PowerToys is free. Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
    • Microsoft PowerToys has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • Only Setapp lists macOS and iOS apps.
    Microsoft PowerToys pricing and details

  4. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    • AutoHotkey is free. Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
    • AutoHotkey has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    • Only Setapp lists macOS and iOS apps.
    AutoHotkey pricing and details

  5. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
    • Maccy has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    Maccy pricing and details

  6. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

    • Ditto is free. Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
    • Ditto has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ditto lists a Windows app.
    • Only Setapp lists macOS and iOS apps.
    Ditto pricing and details

  7. ShareX

    Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows

    • ShareX is free. Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
    • ShareX has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ShareX lists a Windows app.
    • Only Setapp lists macOS and iOS apps.
    ShareX pricing and details

  8. Hammerspoon

    Free, open-source macOS automation scripted in Lua

    • Hammerspoon is free. Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
    • Hammerspoon has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
    • Hammerspoon is open source, according to its own site.
    Hammerspoon pricing and details

  9. 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

  10. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
    • Espanso has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Espanso lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
    Espanso pricing and details

  11. Greenshot

    Free, open-source screenshot tool for Windows with an editor

    • Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store). Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
    • Greenshot has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Greenshot lists a Windows app.
    • Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
    Greenshot pricing and details

  12. AeroSpace

    Free, open-source i3-like tiling window manager for macOS

    • AeroSpace is free. Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
    • AeroSpace has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
    • AeroSpace is open source, according to its own site.
    AeroSpace pricing and details

25 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Setapp?

Yes. Rectangle, UniGetUI, Microsoft PowerToys, AutoHotkey, Maccy, Ditto, ShareX, Hammerspoon and 29 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Setapp open source?

Setapp is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Rectangle, UniGetUI, Microsoft PowerToys, AutoHotkey, Maccy, Ditto, ShareX, Hammerspoon and 28 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.