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Files alternatives with a Mac app

The Files listing does not include a Mac app. 76 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Mac app.

Files has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price). 49 of them are free or have a free plan.

76 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Files

  1. ForkLift

    Dual-pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS

    • ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates). Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Files has a free plan. ForkLift does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ForkLift lists a macOS app.
    • Only Files lists a Windows app.
    ForkLift vs FilesForkLift pricing and details

  2. Path Finder

    Dual-pane file manager for Mac, built as a Finder alternative

    • Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year. Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Files has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Path Finder lists a macOS app.
    • Only Files lists a Windows app.
    Path Finder vs FilesPath Finder pricing and details

  3. TeraCopy

    File copy and move tool for Windows with checksum verification

    • TeraCopy starts at $34.95 one-time purchase (Pro license, personal use). Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only TeraCopy lists a macOS app.
    • TeraCopy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Files is open source, according to its own site.
    TeraCopy vs FilesTeraCopy pricing and details

  4. 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

  5. Rectangle

    Free, open-source window snapping for macOS

    • Rectangle is free. Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only Rectangle lists a macOS app.
    • Only Files lists a Windows app.
    • Rectangle also covers window management.
    Rectangle pricing and details

  6. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only Karabiner-Elements lists a macOS app.
    • Only Files lists a Windows app.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers menu bar app and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Karabiner-Elements 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). Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only Maccy lists a macOS app.
    • Only Files lists a Windows app.
    • Maccy also covers clipboard manager and menu bar app.
    Maccy pricing and details

  8. Stats

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

    • Stats is free. Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only Stats lists a macOS app.
    • Only Files lists a Windows app.
    • Stats also covers menu bar app and system monitor.
    Stats pricing and details

  9. Hammerspoon

    Free, open-source macOS automation scripted in Lua

    • Hammerspoon is free. Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only Hammerspoon lists a macOS app.
    • Only Files lists a Windows app.
    • Hammerspoon also covers workflow automation and window management.
    Hammerspoon pricing and details

  10. LaunchBar

    Keyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions

    • LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License). Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only LaunchBar lists a macOS app.
    • Only Files lists a Windows app.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    LaunchBar pricing and details

  11. 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

  12. Hazel

    Rule-based automatic file organization for the Mac

    • Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license). Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Files has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Hazel lists a macOS app.
    • Only Files lists a Windows app.
    Hazel pricing and details

64 more that list a Mac app

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Common questions

Which Files alternatives have a Mac app?

ForkLift, Path Finder, TeraCopy, 7-Zip, Rectangle, Karabiner-Elements, Maccy, Stats and 68 more list a Mac app.

Does Files have a Mac app?

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

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

TeraCopy, 7-Zip, Rectangle, Karabiner-Elements, Maccy, Stats, Hammerspoon, LaunchBar and 41 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 4, 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.