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Alfred alternatives with a Linux app

The Alfred listing does not include a Linux app. 12 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Linux app.

Alfred has a free plan. Paid plans start at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). 10 of them are free or have a free plan.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Alfred

  1. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only Ueli lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Ueli is open source, according to its own site.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Ueli vs AlfredUeli pricing and details

  2. WinRAR

    Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

    • WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Alfred has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • WinRAR also covers file compression.
    WinRAR pricing and details

  3. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only Espanso lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Espanso is open source, according to its own site.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Espanso pricing and details

  4. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • CopyQ is open source, according to its own site.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    CopyQ pricing and details

  5. Numi

    Text-based calculator for Mac with unit and currency conversion

    • Numi starts at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License). Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only Numi lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Numi also covers natural-language input and calculator.
    • Alfred also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager and text expansion.
    Numi pricing and details

  6. UniGetUI

    Free graphical front end for WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey and more

    • UniGetUI is free. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only UniGetUI lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • UniGetUI is open source, according to its own site.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    UniGetUI pricing and details

  7. Synergy

    Share one keyboard and mouse across Windows, Mac and Linux PCs

    • Synergy starts at $15 one-time payment (Synergy 3 Lite, personal use). Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Alfred has a free plan. Synergy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Synergy lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Synergy also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Synergy pricing and details

  8. 7-Zip

    Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format

    • 7-Zip is free. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only 7-Zip lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  9. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • LocalSend is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  10. f.lux

    Warms your screen's color at night to match the time of day

    • f.lux starts at $24 per device, one-time (Windows Corporate Edition). Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only f.lux lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • f.lux also covers menu bar app and display control.
    f.lux pricing and details

  11. BleachBit

    Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux

    • BleachBit is free. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only BleachBit lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Alfred lists a macOS app.
    • BleachBit is open source, according to its own site.
    BleachBit pricing and details

  12. Flameshot

    Free, open-source screenshot tool with on-screen annotation

    • Flameshot is free. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only Flameshot lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Flameshot is open source, according to its own site.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Flameshot pricing and details

Common questions

Which Alfred alternatives have a Linux app?

Ueli, WinRAR, Espanso, CopyQ, Numi, UniGetUI, Synergy, 7-Zip and 4 more list a Linux app.

Does Alfred have a Linux app?

The Alfred listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Ueli, Espanso, CopyQ, Numi, UniGetUI, 7-Zip, LocalSend, f.lux and 2 more 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 Oct 9, 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 the order is how close each is to Alfred: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.