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Alternatives to Ueli with a one-time purchase

The Ueli listing shows no one-time purchase. 10 of the 28 other window managers and launchers in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Ueli is free to use. 5 of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Ueli

  1. Alfred

    Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows

    • Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). Ueli is free.
    • Only Ueli lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Ueli is open source, according to its own site.
    Alfred vs UeliAlfred pricing and details

  2. Listary

    File search and app launcher for Windows with Quick Switch

    • Listary starts at $19.95 one-time payment (Listary Pro). Ueli is free.
    • Only Ueli lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Listary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Ueli is open source, according to its own site.
    Listary vs UeliListary pricing and details

  3. LaunchBar

    Keyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions

    • LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License). Ueli is free.
    • Only Ueli lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Ueli is open source, according to its own site.
    LaunchBar pricing and details

  4. AltTab

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

    • AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). Ueli is free.
    • Only Ueli lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • AltTab can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • AltTab also covers window management.
    AltTab pricing and details

  5. Mosaic

    Drag-and-drop window layouts for the Mac

    • Mosaic starts at £14.99 one-time (Standard Edition). Ueli is free.
    • Ueli has a free plan. Mosaic does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ueli lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Mosaic can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Mosaic pricing and details

  6. Magnet

    Window snapping for Mac by drag, shortcut or menu bar

    • Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store). Ueli is free.
    • Ueli has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only Ueli lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Magnet can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Magnet pricing and details

  7. Moom

    Mac window manager with saved layouts, snapping and a palette

    • Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase. Ueli is free.
    • Ueli has a free plan. Moom does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ueli lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Moom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Moom pricing and details

  8. DisplayFusion

    Multi-monitor taskbars, wallpaper and window control for Windows

    • DisplayFusion starts at $34 one-time purchase per machine (Pro Standard, lifetime license). Ueli is free.
    • Only Ueli lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • DisplayFusion can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Ueli is open source, according to its own site.
    DisplayFusion pricing and details

  9. Swish

    Trackpad-gesture window manager for macOS

    • Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price). Ueli is free.
    • Ueli has a free plan. Swish does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ueli lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Swish can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Swish pricing and details

  10. Fences

    Windows desktop organizer that groups icons into shaded areas

    • Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription). Ueli is free.
    • Ueli has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ueli lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Fences can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Fences pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Ueli that you buy once?

Yes. Alfred, Listary, LaunchBar, AltTab, Mosaic, Magnet, Moom, DisplayFusion and 2 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Ueli once instead of subscribing?

The Ueli listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these window managers and launchers are free?

Alfred, Listary, LaunchBar, AltTab and DisplayFusion 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 Nov 12, 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 Ueli: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.