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Alternatives to Wox with a one-time purchase

The Wox 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.

Wox 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 Wox

  1. Alfred

    Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows

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

  2. LaunchBar

    Keyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions

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

  4. Mosaic

    Drag-and-drop window layouts for the Mac

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

  5. MaxTo

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

    • MaxTo starts at €19 per year (Home, personal use). Wox is free.
    • Wox has a free plan. MaxTo does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Wox lists a Linux app.
    • MaxTo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    MaxTo 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). Wox is free.
    • Wox has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only Wox 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. Wox is free.
    • Wox has a free plan. Moom does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Wox lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Moom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Moom pricing and details

  8. Listary

    File search and app launcher for Windows with Quick Switch

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

  9. DisplayFusion

    Multi-monitor taskbars, wallpaper and window control for Windows

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

  10. Swish

    Trackpad-gesture window manager for macOS

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

  11. WindowTop

    Windows utility for always-on-top, opacity and picture-in-picture

    • WindowTop starts at $19 one-time. Wox is free.
    • Only Wox lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • WindowTop can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Wox is open source, according to its own site.
    WindowTop pricing and details

  12. Actual Window Manager

    Windows toolset for multi-monitor setups and virtual desktops

    • Actual Window Manager starts at $59.95 one-time, per license. Wox is free.
    • Wox has a free plan. Actual Window Manager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Wox lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Actual Window Manager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Actual Window Manager 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 Wox that you buy once?

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

Can you buy Wox once instead of subscribing?

The Wox listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 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 Wox: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.