| App | One-time price | Platforms | License | Free tier | Same platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plume(this app) | Free tier, $59.99 one-time | Mac | Perpetual, lifetime updates | Yes | – |
| Folge | Free tier, €75 one-time | Mac, Windows | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| RewriteBar | Free tier, $29 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Fluent | Free tier, $49 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| SendMyVoice | Free | Web | License not confirmed | Yes | No |
| Focus & ADHD Reading - Glide | $6.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Tripsy | $199 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| ResumeHQ | Free tier, $19 one-time | Web | License not confirmed | Yes | No |
| Wandpen | Free tier, $19 one-time | Browser Extension | License not confirmed | Yes | No |
| TextSniper | $7.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Unfold | Free tier, $7 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Quiet! | $8.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Coherence X5 | Free tier, $39.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
Prices are one-time license fees as listed on each developer's site and may change. Ranked by similarity to Plume: shared category, tags, platforms and community likes.
Folge is the closest pay-once alternative to Plume. Folge is a desktop tool for creating step-by-step guides and documentation. Capture workflows, edit with annotations, and export in 7 formats. Ideal for IT support, onboarding, and education. Enjoy lifetime access with a one-time purchase for all future updates. It costs Free tier, €75 one-time and runs on Mac and Windows.
Yes. Folge, RewriteBar, Fluent, SendMyVoice and ResumeHQ offer a free tier, and each also sells a one-time license if you outgrow it.
Focus & ADHD Reading - Glide is the lowest-priced option at $6.99 one-time, compared with Free tier, $59.99 one-time for Plume. All prices are one-time license fees, not subscriptions.
Yes. Folge, SendMyVoice, ResumeHQ and Wandpen are available on Windows, Web and Browser Extension, which Plume 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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