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Directory Opus alternatives with a Linux app

The Directory Opus listing does not include a Linux app. 12 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Linux app.

Directory Opus is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars). 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 Directory Opus

  1. WinRAR

    Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

    • WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • Only WinRAR lists Linux, macOS and Android apps.
    • Directory Opus also covers file management.
    WinRAR pricing and details

  2. 7-Zip

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

    • 7-Zip is free. Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • 7-Zip has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Linux and macOS apps.
    • 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.
    7-Zip 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). Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • Numi has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Numi lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Numi also covers natural-language input and calculator.
    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). Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • Only Synergy lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Synergy also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    • Directory Opus also covers file management and file compression.
    Synergy pricing and details

  5. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • Espanso has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Espanso lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Espanso is open source, according to its own site.
    Espanso pricing and details

  6. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • LocalSend has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  7. 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). Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • f.lux has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only f.lux lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Directory Opus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    f.lux pricing and details

  8. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • CopyQ has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CopyQ lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • CopyQ is open source, according to its own site.
    CopyQ pricing and details

  9. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • Ueli has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ueli lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Ueli is open source, according to its own site.
    Ueli pricing and details

  10. BleachBit

    Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux

    • BleachBit is free. Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • BleachBit has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BleachBit lists a Linux app.
    • BleachBit is open source, according to its own site.
    BleachBit pricing and details

  11. UniGetUI

    Free graphical front end for WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey and more

    • UniGetUI is free. Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • UniGetUI has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only UniGetUI lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • UniGetUI is open source, according to its own site.
    UniGetUI pricing and details

  12. Flameshot

    Free, open-source screenshot tool with on-screen annotation

    • Flameshot is free. Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • Flameshot has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Flameshot lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Flameshot is open source, according to its own site.
    Flameshot pricing and details

Common questions

Which Directory Opus alternatives have a Linux app?

WinRAR, 7-Zip, Numi, Synergy, Espanso, LocalSend, f.lux, CopyQ and 4 more list a Linux app.

Does Directory Opus have a Linux app?

The Directory Opus listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Windows.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

7-Zip, Numi, Espanso, LocalSend, f.lux, CopyQ, Ueli, BleachBit 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 Directory Opus: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.