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aText alternatives with a Linux app

The aText listing does not include a Linux app. 24 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Linux app.

aText has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license. 19 of them are free or have a free plan.

24 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to aText

  1. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only Espanso lists a Linux app.
    • Espanso is open source, according to its own site.
    • aText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Espanso vs aTextEspanso pricing and details

  2. WinRAR

    Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

    • WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • aText has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WinRAR lists Linux and Android apps.
    • WinRAR also covers file compression.
    WinRAR pricing and details

  3. Numi

    Text-based calculator for Mac with unit and currency conversion

    • Numi starts at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License). aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only Numi lists a Linux app.
    • Numi also covers natural-language input and calculator.
    • aText also covers text expansion.
    Numi pricing and details

  4. Synergy

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

    • Synergy starts at $15 one-time payment (Synergy 3 Lite, personal use). aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • aText has a free plan. Synergy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Synergy lists a Linux app.
    • Synergy also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Synergy pricing and details

  5. Snipaste

    Screenshot tool that pins images to the screen as floating windows

    • Snipaste starts at $8.99 one-time, 1 device. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only Snipaste lists a Linux app.
    • Snipaste also covers screenshots.
    • aText also covers text expansion.
    Snipaste pricing and details

  6. Iris

    Screen color and brightness software for eye comfort

    • Iris starts at $1.99 per month. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • aText has a free plan. Iris does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Iris lists a Linux app.
    • Iris also covers display control.
    Iris pricing and details

  7. fman

    Dual-pane file manager for Mac, Windows and Linux with plugins

    • fman starts at €39 one-time, perpetual license. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • aText has a free plan. fman does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only fman lists a Linux app.
    • fman also covers file management.
    fman pricing and details

  8. R-Studio

    Data recovery software for Windows, Mac and Linux with RAID support

    • R-Studio starts at $49.99 one-time (R-Studio FAT, Windows). aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • aText has a free plan. R-Studio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only R-Studio lists a Linux app.
    • R-Studio also covers file management.
    R-Studio pricing and details

  9. 7-Zip

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

    • 7-Zip is free. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only 7-Zip lists a Linux app.
    • 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.
    • aText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  10. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • LocalSend is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  11. 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). aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only f.lux lists a Linux app.
    • aText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • f.lux also covers menu bar app and display control.
    f.lux pricing and details

  12. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only CopyQ lists a Linux app.
    • CopyQ is open source, according to its own site.
    • aText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    CopyQ pricing and details

12 more that list a Linux app

All 24 in one table

Common questions

Which aText alternatives have a Linux app?

Espanso, WinRAR, Numi, Synergy, Snipaste, Iris, fman, R-Studio and 16 more list a Linux app.

Does aText have a Linux app?

The aText listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS and Windows.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Espanso, Numi, Snipaste, 7-Zip, LocalSend, f.lux, CopyQ, BleachBit and 11 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 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 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 aText: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.