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Files alternatives with a Linux app

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

Files has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price). 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 Files

  1. 7-Zip

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

    • 7-Zip is free. Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only 7-Zip lists Linux and macOS apps.
    • Files also covers file management.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  2. WinRAR

    Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

    • WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Files has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WinRAR lists Linux, macOS and Android apps.
    • WinRAR can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    WinRAR pricing and details

  3. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only Espanso lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Espanso also covers text expansion.
    • Files also covers file management and file compression.
    Espanso pricing and details

  4. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • LocalSend is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  5. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only CopyQ lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • CopyQ also covers clipboard manager.
    • Files also covers file management and file compression.
    CopyQ pricing and details

  6. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only Ueli lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Ueli also covers launcher and calculator.
    • Files also covers file management and file compression.
    Ueli pricing and details

  7. BleachBit

    Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux

    • BleachBit is free. Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only BleachBit lists a Linux app.
    • BleachBit also covers disk cleanup.
    • Files also covers file management and file compression.
    BleachBit pricing and details

  8. UniGetUI

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

    • UniGetUI is free. Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only UniGetUI lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • UniGetUI also covers workflow automation.
    • Files also covers file management and file compression.
    UniGetUI pricing and details

  9. Flameshot

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

    • Flameshot is free. Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only Flameshot lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Flameshot also covers screenshots.
    • Files also covers file management and file compression.
    Flameshot pricing and details

  10. 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). Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only f.lux lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Files is open source, according to its own site.
    • f.lux also covers menu bar app and display control.
    f.lux pricing and details

  11. Numi

    Text-based calculator for Mac with unit and currency conversion

    • Numi starts at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License). Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only Numi lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Numi can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Files is open source, according to its own site.
    Numi pricing and details

  12. Synergy

    Share one keyboard and mouse across Windows, Mac and Linux PCs

    • Synergy starts at $15 one-time payment (Synergy 3 Lite, personal use). Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Files has a free plan. Synergy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Synergy lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Synergy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Synergy pricing and details

Common questions

Which Files alternatives have a Linux app?

7-Zip, WinRAR, Espanso, LocalSend, CopyQ, Ueli, BleachBit, UniGetUI and 4 more list a Linux app.

Does Files have a Linux app?

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

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

7-Zip, Espanso, LocalSend, CopyQ, Ueli, BleachBit, UniGetUI, Flameshot 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 Files: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.