Window Managers & Launchers
Window managers and launchers with a one-time purchase
10 of the 29 window managers and launchers in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
5 of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 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 |
| MagnetWindow snapping for Mac by drag, shortcut or menu bar | From $4.99 one-time | No | macOS |
| LaunchBarKeyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions | Free plan · from €35 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| MoomMac window manager with saved layouts, snapping and a palette | Free trial · from $15 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 |
| DisplayFusionMulti-monitor taskbars, wallpaper and window control for Windows | Free plan · from $34 one-time | Yes | Windows |
| SwishTrackpad-gesture window manager for macOS | Free trial · from $16 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| FencesWindows desktop organizer that groups icons into shaded areas | Free trial · from $9.99/yr | Trial only | Windows |
| MosaicDrag-and-drop window layouts for the Mac | Free trial · from £14.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
Common questions
Which window managers and launchers can be bought once instead of by subscription?
10 of the 29 window managers and launchers in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase. They are Alfred, Magnet, LaunchBar, Moom, Listary, AltTab, DisplayFusion, Swish, Fences and Mosaic.
Which of these window managers and launchers are free?
Alfred, LaunchBar, Listary, 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 each listing names the pages it was read from.