| App | One-time price | Platforms | License | Free tier | Same platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixelmator(this app) | $24.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | – |
| Boxy Svg | €9.99 one-time | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Concepts | Free tier, $19.99 one-time | Mac, Windows | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| DrawingPics | Free tier, $19 one-time | Mac, Windows | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Houdini | Free tier, $269 one-time | Linux, Mac, Windows | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Pixen | $10 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Spine | $69 one-time | Linux, Mac, Windows | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| AIGenTools | Free tier, $11 one-time | Web | License not confirmed | Yes | No |
| Annotate | $15 one-time | Mac, Windows | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| CleanShot X | $29 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Debut | Free tier, $39 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Droppable | €9.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Eagle | $29.95 one-time | Mac, Windows | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
Prices are one-time license fees as listed on each developer's site and may change. Ranked by similarity to Pixelmator: shared category, tags, platforms and community likes.
Boxy Svg is the closest pay-once alternative to Pixelmator. Boxy SVG is a powerful graphics editor packed with professional features to create stunning, high-quality SVG files. It costs €9.99 one-time and runs on Linux, Mac, Web and Windows.
Yes. Concepts, DrawingPics, Houdini, AIGenTools and Debut offer a free tier, and each also sells a one-time license if you outgrow it.
Pixen is the lowest-priced option at $10 one-time, compared with $24.99 one-time for Pixelmator. All prices are one-time license fees, not subscriptions.
Yes. Boxy Svg, Concepts, DrawingPics, Houdini and Spine are available on Linux, Web and Windows, which Pixelmator does not support.
No. Every app on PayOnceApps is listed because it sells a one-time (perpetual) license. Some also offer a free tier or trial. Prices are checked against the developer's site but can change, so confirm on the app's website before buying.
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