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Alternatives to Ulauncher with a one-time purchase

The Ulauncher listing shows no one-time purchase. 14 of the 48 other window managers and launchers in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Ulauncher is free to use. 6 of them are free or have a free plan.

14 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Ulauncher

  1. Alfred

    Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows

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

  2. LaunchBar

    Keyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions

    • LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License). Ulauncher is free.
    • Only LaunchBar lists a macOS app.
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    LaunchBar 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). Ulauncher is free.
    • Only AltTab lists a macOS app.
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    • AltTab can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    AltTab pricing and details

  4. Listary

    File search and app launcher for Windows with Quick Switch

    • Listary starts at $19.95 one-time payment (Listary Pro). Ulauncher is free.
    • Only Listary lists a Windows app.
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    • Listary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Listary pricing and details

  5. Mosaic

    Drag-and-drop window layouts for the Mac

    • Mosaic starts at £14.99 one-time (Standard Edition). Ulauncher is free.
    • Ulauncher has a free plan. Mosaic does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mosaic lists a macOS app.
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    Mosaic pricing and details

  6. MaxTo

    Custom screen zones with hotkey and drag snapping for Windows and Mac

    • MaxTo starts at €19 per year (Home, personal use). Ulauncher is free.
    • Ulauncher has a free plan. MaxTo does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MaxTo lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    MaxTo pricing and details

  7. Superkey

    Mac hyper key, key remapping and keyboard screen clicking

    • Superkey starts at US$15.99. Ulauncher is free.
    • Ulauncher has a free plan. Superkey does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Superkey lists a macOS app.
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    Superkey pricing and details

  8. Magnet

    Window snapping for Mac by drag, shortcut or menu bar

    • Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store). Ulauncher is free.
    • Ulauncher has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only Magnet lists a macOS app.
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    Magnet pricing and details

  9. Moom

    Mac window manager with saved layouts, snapping and a palette

    • Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase. Ulauncher is free.
    • Ulauncher has a free plan. Moom does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Moom lists a macOS app.
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    Moom pricing and details

  10. DisplayFusion

    Multi-monitor taskbars, wallpaper and window control for Windows

    • DisplayFusion starts at $34 one-time purchase per machine (Pro Standard, lifetime license). Ulauncher is free.
    • Only DisplayFusion lists a Windows app.
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    • DisplayFusion can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    DisplayFusion pricing and details

  11. Swish

    Trackpad-gesture window manager for macOS

    • Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price). Ulauncher is free.
    • Ulauncher has a free plan. Swish does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Swish lists a macOS app.
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    Swish pricing and details

  12. Fences

    Windows desktop organizer that groups icons into shaded areas

    • Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription). Ulauncher is free.
    • Ulauncher has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fences lists a Windows app.
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    Fences pricing and details

2 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

All 14 in one table

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Ulauncher that you buy once?

Yes. Alfred, LaunchBar, AltTab, Listary, Mosaic, MaxTo, Superkey, Magnet and 6 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Ulauncher once instead of subscribing?

The Ulauncher listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these window managers and launchers are free?

Alfred, LaunchBar, AltTab, Listary, DisplayFusion and WindowTop 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 13, 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 Ulauncher: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.