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Alternatives to ShareX with a one-time purchase

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

ShareX 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 ShareX

  1. ClipClip

    Windows clipboard manager with editors and screen capture

    • ClipClip starts at $49 one-time payment per user (Commercial License). ShareX is free.
    • ClipClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • ShareX is open source, according to its own site.
    • ClipClip also covers clipboard manager.
    ClipClip vs ShareXClipClip pricing and details

  2. 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). ShareX is free.
    • ShareX has a free plan. TextSniper does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TextSniper lists a macOS app.
    • Only ShareX lists a Windows app.
    TextSniper vs ShareXTextSniper pricing and details

  3. AltTab

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

    • AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). ShareX is free.
    • Only AltTab lists a macOS app.
    • Only ShareX lists a Windows app.
    • AltTab can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    AltTab pricing and details

  4. Shottr

    Small Mac screenshot tool with annotation, OCR and a ruler

    • Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier). ShareX is free.
    • Only Shottr lists a macOS app.
    • Only ShareX lists a Windows app.
    • Shottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Shottr pricing and details

  5. Dropzone

    Drag-and-drop action grid and file shelf for the Mac menu bar

    • Dropzone starts at $4.99 / month or $19.99 / year (Mac App Store), or $35 one-time direct. ShareX is free.
    • Only Dropzone lists a macOS app.
    • Only ShareX lists a Windows app.
    • Dropzone can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Dropzone pricing and details

  6. Mac Mouse Fix

    Trackpad-style gestures and smooth scrolling for third-party mice

    • Mac Mouse Fix starts at $2.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes. ShareX is free.
    • ShareX has a free plan. Mac Mouse Fix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mac Mouse Fix lists a macOS app.
    • Only ShareX lists a Windows app.
    Mac Mouse Fix pricing and details

  7. Alfred

    Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows

    • Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). ShareX is free.
    • Only Alfred lists a macOS app.
    • Only ShareX lists a Windows app.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Alfred pricing and details

  8. Paste

    Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards

    • Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). ShareX is free.
    • ShareX has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Paste lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only ShareX lists a Windows app.
    Paste pricing and details

  9. BetterTouchTool

    Mac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation

    • BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). ShareX is free.
    • ShareX has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BetterTouchTool lists a macOS app.
    • Only ShareX lists a Windows app.
    BetterTouchTool pricing and details

  10. 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). ShareX is free.
    • ShareX has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CleanMyMac lists a macOS app.
    • Only ShareX lists a Windows app.
    CleanMyMac pricing and details

  11. 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). ShareX is free.
    • ShareX has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Bartender lists a macOS app.
    • Only ShareX lists a Windows app.
    Bartender pricing and details

  12. 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. ShareX is free.
    • ShareX has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Keyboard Maestro lists a macOS app.
    • Only ShareX lists a Windows app.
    Keyboard Maestro 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 ShareX that you buy once?

Yes. ClipClip, TextSniper, AltTab, Shottr, Dropzone, Mac Mouse Fix, Alfred, Paste and 36 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy ShareX once instead of subscribing?

The ShareX listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

ClipClip, AltTab, Shottr, Dropzone, Alfred, LaunchBar, Listary, BetterDisplay 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 ShareX: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.