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Open-source alternatives to ForkLift

ForkLift is not described as open source on its own site. 37 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

ForkLift is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates). 36 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to ForkLift

  1. Files

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

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

  2. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    • Microsoft PowerToys is free. ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
    • Microsoft PowerToys has a free plan. ForkLift does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • Only ForkLift lists a macOS app.
    Microsoft PowerToys pricing and details

  3. Flow Launcher

    Free, open-source app launcher and file search for Windows

    • Flow Launcher is free. ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
    • Flow Launcher has a free plan. ForkLift does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Flow Launcher lists a Windows app.
    • Only ForkLift lists a macOS app.
    Flow Launcher pricing and details

  4. AltTab

    Windows-style window switcher for macOS, free and open source

    • AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
    • AltTab has a free plan. ForkLift does not, though it has a free trial.
    • AltTab is open source, according to its own site.
    • AltTab also covers window management.
    AltTab pricing and details

  5. Mac Mouse Fix

    Trackpad-style gestures and smooth scrolling for third-party mice

    • Mac Mouse Fix starts at $2.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes. ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
    • Mac Mouse Fix is open source, according to its own site.
    • Mac Mouse Fix also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    • ForkLift also covers file sync and file management.
    Mac Mouse Fix pricing and details

  6. Rectangle

    Free, open-source window snapping for macOS

    • Rectangle is free. ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
    • Rectangle has a free plan. ForkLift does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
    • ForkLift can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Rectangle pricing and details

  7. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    • AutoHotkey is free. ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
    • AutoHotkey has a free plan. ForkLift does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    • Only ForkLift lists a macOS app.
    AutoHotkey pricing and details

  8. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
    • Karabiner-Elements has a free plan. ForkLift does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Karabiner-Elements is open source, according to its own site.
    • ForkLift can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Karabiner-Elements pricing and details

  9. 7-Zip

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

    • 7-Zip is free. ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
    • 7-Zip has a free plan. ForkLift does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  10. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
    • Maccy has a free plan. ForkLift does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    • ForkLift can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Maccy pricing and details

  11. Stats

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

    • Stats is free. ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
    • Stats has a free plan. ForkLift does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Stats is open source, according to its own site.
    • ForkLift can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Stats pricing and details

  12. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

    • Ditto is free. ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
    • Ditto has a free plan. ForkLift does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ditto lists a Windows app.
    • Only ForkLift lists a macOS app.
    Ditto pricing and details

25 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to ForkLift?

Yes. Files, Microsoft PowerToys, Flow Launcher, AltTab, Mac Mouse Fix, Rectangle, AutoHotkey, Karabiner-Elements and 29 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is ForkLift open source?

ForkLift is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Files, Microsoft PowerToys, Flow Launcher, AltTab, Rectangle, AutoHotkey, Karabiner-Elements, 7-Zip and 28 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 ForkLift: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.