BetterDisplay alternatives · Utilities
BetterDisplay alternatives with a Windows app
The BetterDisplay listing does not include a Windows app. 39 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Windows app.
BetterDisplay has a free plan. Paid plans start at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply). 34 of them are free or have a free plan.
39 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to BetterDisplay
- 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). BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply).
- Only f.lux lists Windows and Linux apps.
- BetterDisplay can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free
Twinkle Tray
Free brightness sliders for external monitors on Windows
- Twinkle Tray is free. BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply).
- Only Twinkle Tray lists a Windows app.
- Only BetterDisplay lists a macOS app.
- Twinkle Tray is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $34 one-time
DisplayFusion
Multi-monitor taskbars, wallpaper and window control for Windows
- DisplayFusion starts at $34 one-time purchase per machine (Pro Standard, lifetime license). BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply).
- Only DisplayFusion lists a Windows app.
- Only BetterDisplay lists a macOS app.
- DisplayFusion also covers window management.
- 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). BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply).
- BetterDisplay 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.
- Free plan · from $19.95 one-time
Listary
File search and app launcher for Windows with Quick Switch
- Listary starts at $19.95 one-time payment (Listary Pro). BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply).
- Only Listary lists a Windows app.
- Only BetterDisplay lists a macOS app.
- Listary also covers launcher and file management.
- Free trial · from €42 one-time
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). BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply).
- BetterDisplay has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only BetterDisplay lists a macOS app.
- Free trial · from $89 one-time
Directory Opus
Highly configurable file manager that replaces Windows Explorer
- Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars). BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply).
- BetterDisplay has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Directory Opus lists a Windows app.
- Only BetterDisplay lists a macOS app.
- Free plan
PhraseExpress
Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing
- Only PhraseExpress lists Windows and iOS apps.
- PhraseExpress also covers templates, clipboard manager and text expansion.
- BetterDisplay also covers menu bar app and display control.
- Free plan · from $4.99/yr
aText
Low-cost text expander for macOS and Windows
- aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license. BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply).
- Only aText lists a Windows app.
- aText also covers text expansion.
- BetterDisplay also covers menu bar app and display control.
- Free plan · from $49 one-time
ClipClip
Windows clipboard manager with editors and screen capture
- ClipClip starts at $49 one-time payment per user (Commercial License). BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply).
- Only ClipClip lists a Windows app.
- Only BetterDisplay lists a macOS app.
- ClipClip also covers screen recording, screenshots and clipboard manager.
- Free plan · from $25 one-time
WizTree
Fast disk space analyzer for Windows and macOS
- WizTree starts at $25 one-time purchase (Individual supporter code, 1 year of upgrades). BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply).
- Only WizTree lists a Windows app.
- WizTree also covers disk cleanup.
- BetterDisplay also covers menu bar app and display control.
- Free
EarTrumpet
Per-app volume mixer for the Windows system tray
- EarTrumpet is free. BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply).
- Only EarTrumpet lists a Windows app.
- Only BetterDisplay lists a macOS app.
- EarTrumpet is open source, according to its own site.
Common questions
Which BetterDisplay alternatives have a Windows app?
f.lux, Twinkle Tray, DisplayFusion, WinRAR, Listary, Total Commander, Directory Opus, PhraseExpress and 31 more list a Windows app.
Does BetterDisplay have a Windows app?
The BetterDisplay listing does not include a Windows app. It lists macOS.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
f.lux, Twinkle Tray, DisplayFusion, Listary, PhraseExpress, aText, ClipClip, WizTree and 26 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 BetterDisplay: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.