f.lux alternatives · Utilities
f.lux alternatives with an Android app
The f.lux listing does not include an Android app. 5 of the 96 other desktop utilities in this directory list an Android app.
f.lux has a free plan. Paid plans start at $24 per device, one-time (Windows Corporate Edition). 2 of them are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from f.lux
- Free plan · from $44.95/yr
CCleaner
Junk cleaner and PC optimizer for Windows, Mac and mobile
- CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro). f.lux starts at $24 per device, one-time (Windows Corporate Edition).
- Only CCleaner lists Android and iOS apps.
- Only f.lux lists a Linux app.
- CCleaner also covers system monitor and disk cleanup.
- 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). f.lux starts at $24 per device, one-time (Windows Corporate Edition).
- f.lux has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WinRAR lists an Android app.
- WinRAR can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free
LocalSend
Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud
- LocalSend is free. f.lux starts at $24 per device, one-time (Windows Corporate Edition).
- Only LocalSend lists a web app.
- Only LocalSend lists Android and iOS apps.
- LocalSend is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 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). f.lux starts at $24 per device, one-time (Windows Corporate Edition).
- f.lux has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Total Commander lists an Android app.
- Only f.lux lists macOS and Linux apps.
- From $4.99 one-time
Wallpaper Engine
Animated live wallpapers for Windows, bought once on Steam
- Wallpaper Engine starts at $4.99 one-time. f.lux starts at $24 per device, one-time (Windows Corporate Edition).
- f.lux has a free plan. Wallpaper Engine does not.
- Only Wallpaper Engine lists an Android app.
- Only f.lux lists macOS and Linux apps.
Common questions
Which f.lux alternatives have an Android app?
CCleaner, WinRAR, LocalSend, Total Commander and Wallpaper Engine list an Android app.
Does f.lux have an Android app?
The f.lux listing does not include an Android app. It lists macOS, Windows and Linux.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
CCleaner and LocalSend are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 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 f.lux: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.


