Bartender alternatives · Utilities
Bartender alternatives with a Linux app
The Bartender listing does not include a Linux app. 13 of the 96 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Linux app.
Bartender is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7). 11 of them are free or have a free plan.
13 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Bartender
- Free trial · from $29 one-time
WinRAR
Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files
- WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
- Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- WinRAR also covers file compression.
- Bartender also covers workflow automation, clipboard manager and menu bar app.
- Free plan · from $24 one-time
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). Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
- f.lux has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only f.lux lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Bartender can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free
CopyQ
Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting
- CopyQ is free. Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
- CopyQ has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
- CopyQ is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $29.99 one-time
Numi
Text-based calculator for Mac with unit and currency conversion
- Numi starts at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License). Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
- Numi has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Numi lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Numi also covers natural-language input and calculator.
- Free
UniGetUI
Free graphical front end for WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey and more
- UniGetUI is free. Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
- UniGetUI has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only UniGetUI lists Windows and Linux apps.
- UniGetUI is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $15 one-time
Synergy
Share one keyboard and mouse across Windows, Mac and Linux PCs
- Synergy starts at $15 one-time payment (Synergy 3 Lite, personal use). Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
- Only Synergy lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Synergy also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
- Bartender also covers workflow automation, clipboard manager and menu bar app.
- Free
7-Zip
Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format
- 7-Zip is free. Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
- 7-Zip has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only 7-Zip lists Windows and Linux apps.
- 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
Espanso
Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Espanso is free. Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
- Espanso has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Espanso lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Espanso is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
LocalSend
Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud
- LocalSend is free. Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
- LocalSend has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LocalSend lists a web app.
- Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
- Free
BleachBit
Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux
- BleachBit is free. Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
- BleachBit has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only BleachBit lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Bartender lists a macOS app.
- Free
Flameshot
Free, open-source screenshot tool with on-screen annotation
- Flameshot is free. Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
- Flameshot has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Flameshot lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Flameshot is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $5/mo
WebCatalog
Turns websites into desktop apps, with many accounts signed in
- WebCatalog starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
- WebCatalog has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WebCatalog lists a web app.
- Only WebCatalog lists Windows and Linux apps.
Common questions
Which Bartender alternatives have a Linux app?
WinRAR, f.lux, CopyQ, Numi, UniGetUI, Synergy, 7-Zip, Espanso and 5 more list a Linux app.
Does Bartender have a Linux app?
The Bartender listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
f.lux, CopyQ, Numi, UniGetUI, 7-Zip, Espanso, LocalSend, BleachBit and 3 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 12, 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 Bartender: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.