| App | One-time price | Platforms | License | Free tier | Same platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VueScan(this app) | Free tier, €24.95 one-time | Linux, Mac, Windows | License not confirmed | Yes | – |
| CompressX | $19.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| LaunchControl | €29 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| DaisyDisk | Free tier, $9.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Ammonite | €21 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| TextSniper | $7.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Backup Pro | €37 one-time | Windows | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Forklift 4 | Free tier, $19.95 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Little Snitch | €49 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| PastePal | $7.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Retrobatch | Free tier, $24.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Unfold | Free tier, $7 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| BoltAi | $19 one-time | Mac | 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 VueScan: shared category, tags, platforms and community likes.
CompressX is the closest pay-once alternative to VueScan. Maximize storage with up to 90% reduction on media files without significant quality loss, all while staying offline with CompressX. It costs $19.99 one-time and runs on Mac.
Yes. DaisyDisk, Forklift 4, Retrobatch and Unfold offer a free tier, and each also sells a one-time license if you outgrow it.
Ammonite is the lowest-priced option at €21 one-time, compared with Free tier, €24.95 one-time for VueScan. All prices are one-time license fees, not subscriptions.
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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