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Lifetime or one-time licences sold on the product's own website, without a marketplace in between. Terms, updates and refunds are set by the maker. 12 live deals, last checked November 14, 2026.

12 live deals

A Mac app that records audio from any app, microphone or the whole system, with effects and live streaming.

The catch: Mac only, and the licence covers the current major version: the next one is a paid upgrade (3 to 4 cost $29). Refunds within 14 days are case by case.

Audio & VoiceDirect from the maker

$69once

A native desktop AI app for chatting with cloud and local models, agents and workflows from one window.

The catch: Only the $239 Lifetime tier gets all future updates; Pro and Pro+ include one year. The sale prices use a Black Friday code with no end date given, and model usage is billed by your own providers.

AI Agents & AssistantsDirect from the maker

from$59once instead of $99

A visual site builder theme for self-hosted WordPress, built for performance and dynamic data.

The catch: Self-hosted WordPress only, and there is no downloadable trial (just an online playground), so the 60-day refund window is your test period.

Websites & HostingDirect from the maker

$599once

A Mac app for screenshots and screen recording, with annotation, a video editor and one-click sharing.

The catch: Mac only. Updates stop after a year unless you renew at $19 a year, and the one-time plan comes with just 1 GB of cloud storage.

ProductivityDirect from the maker

$35once

A private AI workspace for local and online models, with knowledge stacks, personas and agent mode.

The catch: It's $349 per user, team controls like SSO and audit logs aren't included, and the pricing page shows no refund policy.

AI Agents & AssistantsDirect from the maker

$349once

No-code automation that connects 2,000+ apps into multi-step workflows, sold with a lifetime plan as a Zapier alternative.

The catch: Lifetime plans cap tasks per month (3,000 on Standard, which also has feature restrictions), and customer support is listed as one year only.

ProductivityDirect from the maker

from$349once instead of $684

Self-hosted newsletter software that sends through Amazon SES, for a one-time licence fee.

The catch: You host it yourself and pay Amazon SES for sending. One domain per licence, and only updates within the current major version are free.

Email MarketingDirect from the maker

$69once

A native Mac app for UI design, prototyping and illustration, with a one-time Mac-only licence.

The catch: The one-time licence is Mac-only and offline: no web app, collaboration, online sharing or iOS previews, and updates last one year.

Design & StockDirect from the maker

$120once

A fast, cross-platform code and text editor known for multiple selections and Goto Anything.

The catch: Updates last three years, then newer versions need a paid upgrade. Personal licences are for individuals; companies must buy the annual business subscription.

Developer ToolsDirect from the maker

$99once

AI dictation that turns your voice into polished text in any app, with offline and cloud models.

The catch: At $249.99 it costs as much as about three years of the $84.99 yearly plan, and the page doesn't spell out device limits or update terms for Lifetime.

ProductivityDirect from the maker

$249.99once

A native database client for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, Redis, MongoDB and more.

The catch: Licences are per device (one on Basic, two on Standard) with one year of updates, and the refund window is only 7 days.

Developer ToolsDirect from the maker

from$99once

A minimal Markdown editor with live preview for macOS, Windows and Linux.

The catch: One person, up to three devices, and no cloud sync or collaboration: it edits local files.

Writing & ContentDirect from the maker

$14.99once