BetterTouchTool alternatives · Utilities
BetterTouchTool alternatives with a Linux app
The BetterTouchTool listing does not include a Linux app. 12 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Linux app.
BetterTouchTool is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). 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 BetterTouchTool
- 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). BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
- Only Synergy lists Windows and Linux apps.
- BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager and 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). BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
- Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- WinRAR also covers file compression.
- BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager, window management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
- Free
CopyQ
Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting
- CopyQ is free. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
- CopyQ has a free plan. BetterTouchTool 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
Ueli
Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Ueli is free. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
- Ueli has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Ueli lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Ueli 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). BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
- Numi has a free plan. BetterTouchTool 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. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
- UniGetUI has a free plan. BetterTouchTool 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
7-Zip
Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format
- 7-Zip is free. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
- 7-Zip has a free plan. BetterTouchTool 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. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
- Espanso has a free plan. BetterTouchTool 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. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
- LocalSend has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LocalSend lists a web app.
- Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
- 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). BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
- f.lux has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only f.lux lists Windows and Linux apps.
- BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free
BleachBit
Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux
- BleachBit is free. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
- BleachBit has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only BleachBit lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only BetterTouchTool lists a macOS app.
- Free
Flameshot
Free, open-source screenshot tool with on-screen annotation
- Flameshot is free. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
- Flameshot has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Flameshot lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Flameshot is open source, according to its own site.
Common questions
Which BetterTouchTool alternatives have a Linux app?
Synergy, WinRAR, CopyQ, Ueli, Numi, UniGetUI, 7-Zip, Espanso and 4 more list a Linux app.
Does BetterTouchTool have a Linux app?
The BetterTouchTool listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
CopyQ, Ueli, Numi, UniGetUI, 7-Zip, Espanso, 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 5, 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 BetterTouchTool: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.