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Bartender alternatives with a Windows app

The Bartender listing does not include a Windows app. 46 of the 96 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Windows app.

Bartender is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7). 39 of them are free or have a free plan.

46 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Bartender

  1. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    • AutoHotkey is free. Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
    • AutoHotkey has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    • Only Bartender lists a macOS app.
    AutoHotkey pricing and details

  2. PhraseExpress

    Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing

    • PhraseExpress has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only PhraseExpress lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • PhraseExpress also covers templates and text expansion.
    • Bartender also covers workflow automation and menu bar app.
    PhraseExpress pricing and details

  3. ClipClip

    Windows clipboard manager with editors and screen capture

    • ClipClip starts at $24.50 one-time payment per user (v2 Commercial License, 50% off $49 for a limited time). Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
    • ClipClip has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ClipClip lists a Windows app.
    • Only Bartender lists a macOS app.
    ClipClip pricing and details

  4. Macs Fan Control

    Free Mac fan monitor with custom speeds and presets in Pro

    • Macs Fan Control starts at $14.95 one-time, per Mac. Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
    • Macs Fan Control has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Macs Fan Control lists a Windows app.
    • Macs Fan Control also covers system monitor.
    Macs Fan Control pricing and details

  5. Process Lasso

    Windows process automation for CPU priorities and affinities

    • Process Lasso starts at $23.97 once for a Single PC lifetime license, or $2.97 a month. Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
    • Process Lasso has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Process Lasso lists a Windows app.
    • Only Bartender lists a macOS app.
    Process Lasso pricing and details

  6. StartAllBack

    Windows 11 taskbar, Start menu and Explorer restyling tool

    • StartAllBack starts at $4.99 one-time for a personal license. Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
    • Only StartAllBack lists a Windows app.
    • Only Bartender lists a macOS app.
    • Bartender also covers workflow automation and clipboard manager.
    StartAllBack pricing and details

  7. XYplorer

    Portable tabbed file manager for Windows with scripting

    • XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades. Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
    • Only XYplorer lists a Windows app.
    • Only Bartender lists a macOS app.
    • XYplorer also covers file management.
    XYplorer pricing and details

  8. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

    • Ditto is free. Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
    • Ditto has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ditto lists a Windows app.
    • Only Bartender lists a macOS app.
    Ditto pricing and details

  9. 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.
    WinRAR pricing and details

  10. Total Commander

    Two-pane file manager for Windows with FTP and archive tools

    • Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence). Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
    • Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Bartender lists a macOS app.
    • Total Commander also covers file management and file compression.
    Total Commander pricing and details

  11. Directory Opus

    Highly configurable file manager that replaces Windows Explorer

    • Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars). Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7).
    • Only Directory Opus lists a Windows app.
    • Only Bartender lists a macOS app.
    • Directory Opus also covers file management and file compression.
    Directory Opus pricing and details

  12. 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.
    f.lux pricing and details

34 more that list a Windows app

All 46 in one table

Common questions

Which Bartender alternatives have a Windows app?

AutoHotkey, PhraseExpress, ClipClip, Macs Fan Control, Process Lasso, StartAllBack, XYplorer, Ditto and 38 more list a Windows app.

Does Bartender have a Windows app?

The Bartender listing does not include a Windows app. It lists macOS.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

AutoHotkey, PhraseExpress, ClipClip, Macs Fan Control, Process Lasso, Ditto, f.lux, Text Blaze and 31 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 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.