Desktop Utilities
Desktop utilities with a one-time purchase
44 of the 94 desktop utilities in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
16 of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlfredMac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows | Free plan · from £34 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| PasteClipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards | Free trial · from $2.49/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| BetterTouchToolMac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation | Free trial · from $15 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| CleanMyMacMac cleanup, malware removal and maintenance in one app | Free trial · from $39.99/yr | Trial only | macOS |
| BartenderMenu bar manager for macOS that hides and organizes items | Free trial · from $19.99/yr | Trial only | macOS |
| Keyboard MaestroMacro automation for macOS with triggers and actions | Free trial · from $36 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| MagnetWindow snapping for Mac by drag, shortcut or menu bar | From $4.99 one-time | No | macOS |
| iStat MenusSystem monitor that lives in the Mac menu bar | Free trial · from $11.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| LaunchBarKeyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions | Free plan · from €35 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| WinRARWindows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files | Free trial · from $29 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| MoomMac window manager with saved layouts, snapping and a palette | Free trial · from $15 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| PopClipPop-up bar of text actions when you select text on a Mac | Free trial · from $12 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| HazelRule-based automatic file organization for the Mac | Free trial · from $42 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| DaisyDiskVisual disk space analyzer and cleanup tool for Mac | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| ListaryFile search and app launcher for Windows with Quick Switch | Free plan · from $19.95 one-time | Yes | Windows |
| AltTabWindows-style window switcher for macOS, free and open source | Free plan · from $9.99 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| BetterDisplayDisplay scaling, brightness and DDC control for Mac | Free plan · from $21.99 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| ShottrSmall Mac screenshot tool with annotation, OCR and a ruler | Free plan · from $12 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| Total CommanderTwo-pane file manager for Windows with FTP and archive tools | Free trial · from €42 one-time | Trial only | Windows, Android |
| Directory OpusHighly configurable file manager that replaces Windows Explorer | Free trial · from $89 one-time | Trial only | Windows |
| ForkLiftDual-pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS | Free trial · from $19.95 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| AlDenteCharge limiter and battery care app for MacBooks | Free plan · from $13.99/yr | Yes | macOS |
| SoundSourcePer-app volume, output routing and audio effects for the Mac | Free trial · from $49 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| PhraseExpressText expander and template manager with on-premise sharing | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| TypinatorText expander for Mac, iPhone and iPad that stores snippets locally | Free trial · from $29.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| aTextLow-cost text expander for macOS and Windows | Free plan · from $4.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| PastebotMac clipboard manager with pastebins, filters and stacks | Free trial · from $2.99/mo | Trial only | macOS |
| CopyClipText-only clipboard manager for the Mac menu bar | Free plan · from $7.99 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| ClipClipWindows clipboard manager with editors and screen capture | Free plan · from $49 one-time | Yes | Windows |
| DisplayFusionMulti-monitor taskbars, wallpaper and window control for Windows | Free plan · from $34 one-time | Yes | Windows |
| WizTreeFast disk space analyzer for Windows and macOS | Free plan · from $25 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| DropzoneDrag-and-drop action grid and file shelf for the Mac menu bar | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | macOS |
| YoinkDrag-and-drop shelf for files and snippets on the Mac | Free trial · from $8.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Default Folder XFaster Open and Save dialogs and folder access on the Mac | Free trial · from $39.95 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Mac Mouse FixTrackpad-style gestures and smooth scrolling for third-party mice | Free trial · from $2.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| HomerowKeyboard labels for clicking any button or link on macOS | Free trial · from $49.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| SwishTrackpad-gesture window manager for macOS | Free trial · from $16 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| NumiText-based calculator for Mac with unit and currency conversion | Free plan · from $29.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| SoulverNotepad calculator for Mac, iPad and iPhone with an answer column | Free trial · from $15 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| VeljaMac browser picker that routes links to a browser, profile or app | Free trial · from $10 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Browser extension |
| TextSniperMac menu bar tool that copies text from any part of the screen | Free trial · from $7.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| SynergyShare one keyboard and mouse across Windows, Mac and Linux PCs | Free trial · from $15 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| TeraCopyFile copy and move tool for Windows with checksum verification | Free plan · from $34.95 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| FencesWindows desktop organizer that groups icons into shaded areas | Free trial · from $9.99/yr | Trial only | Windows |
Common questions
Which desktop utilities can be bought once instead of by subscription?
44 of the 94 desktop utilities in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase. They are Alfred, Paste, BetterTouchTool, CleanMyMac, Bartender, Keyboard Maestro, Magnet, iStat Menus, LaunchBar, WinRAR, Moom, PopClip, Hazel, DaisyDisk, Listary and 29 more.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
Alfred, LaunchBar, Listary, AltTab, BetterDisplay, Shottr, AlDente, PhraseExpress, aText, CopyClip, ClipClip, DisplayFusion, WizTree, Dropzone, Numi and 1 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 each listing names the pages it was read from.