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Open-source alternatives to Everything

Everything is not described as open source on its own site. 53 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Everything is free to use. 52 of them are free or have a free plan.

53 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Everything

  1. Open-Shell

    Free classic-style Start menu and Explorer tweaks for Windows

    • Open-Shell is free. Everything is free.
    • Open-Shell is open source, according to its own site.
    • Open-Shell also covers launcher.
    • Everything also covers file management.
    Open-Shell vs EverythingOpen-Shell pricing and details

  2. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

    • Ditto is free. Everything is free.
    • Ditto is open source, according to its own site.
    • Ditto also covers clipboard manager.
    • Everything also covers file management.
    Ditto pricing and details

  3. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. Everything is free.
    • Only CopyQ lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • CopyQ is open source, according to its own site.
    • CopyQ also covers clipboard manager.
    CopyQ pricing and details

  4. Beeftext

    Free open-source text substitution tool for Windows

    • Beeftext is free. Everything is free.
    • Beeftext is open source, according to its own site.
    • Beeftext also covers text expansion.
    • Everything also covers file management.
    Beeftext pricing and details

  5. TestDisk and PhotoRec

    Free open-source tools for lost partitions and deleted files

    • TestDisk and PhotoRec is free. Everything is free.
    • Only TestDisk and PhotoRec lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • TestDisk and PhotoRec is open source, according to its own site.
    TestDisk and PhotoRec pricing and details

  6. 7-Zip

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

    • 7-Zip is free. Everything is free.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Linux and macOS apps.
    • 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.
    • 7-Zip also covers file compression.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  7. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). Everything is free.
    • Only Maccy lists a macOS app.
    • Only Everything lists a Windows app.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    Maccy pricing and details

  8. Stats

    Free, open-source system monitor for the Mac menu bar

    • Stats is free. Everything is free.
    • Only Stats lists a macOS app.
    • Only Everything lists a Windows app.
    • Stats is open source, according to its own site.
    Stats pricing and details

  9. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. Everything is free.
    • Only Espanso lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Espanso is open source, according to its own site.
    • Espanso also covers text expansion.
    Espanso pricing and details

  10. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. Everything is free.
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • LocalSend is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  11. Files

    Open-source file manager for Windows with tabs and dual pane

    • Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price). Everything is free.
    • Files is open source, according to its own site.
    • Files also covers file compression.
    Files pricing and details

  12. BleachBit

    Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux

    • BleachBit is free. Everything is free.
    • Only BleachBit lists a Linux app.
    • BleachBit is open source, according to its own site.
    • BleachBit also covers disk cleanup.
    BleachBit pricing and details

41 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Everything?

Yes. Open-Shell, Ditto, CopyQ, Beeftext, TestDisk and PhotoRec, 7-Zip, Maccy, Stats and 45 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Everything open source?

Everything is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Open-Shell, Ditto, CopyQ, Beeftext, TestDisk and PhotoRec, 7-Zip, Maccy, Stats and 44 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 13, 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 Everything: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.