ForkLift alternatives · Utilities
ForkLift alternatives with a Windows app
The ForkLift listing does not include a Windows app. 39 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Windows app.
ForkLift is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates). 34 of them are free or have a free plan.
39 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to ForkLift
- 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). ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
- Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only ForkLift lists a macOS app.
- Total Commander also covers file compression.
- Free trial · from $89 one-time
Directory Opus
Highly configurable file manager that replaces Windows Explorer
- Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars). ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
- Only Directory Opus lists a Windows app.
- Only ForkLift lists a macOS app.
- Directory Opus also covers file compression.
- Free plan · from $12.99 one-time
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.
- Free plan · from $34.95 one-time
TeraCopy
File copy and move tool for Windows with checksum verification
- TeraCopy starts at $34.95 one-time purchase (Pro license, personal use). ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
- TeraCopy has a free plan. ForkLift does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TeraCopy lists a Windows app.
- ForkLift also covers file sync.
- Free plan · from $19.95 one-time
Listary
File search and app launcher for Windows with Quick Switch
- Listary starts at $19.95 one-time payment (Listary Pro). ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
- Listary has a free plan. ForkLift does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Listary lists a Windows app.
- Only ForkLift lists a macOS app.
- Free trial · from $9.99/yr
Fences
Windows desktop organizer that groups icons into shaded areas
- Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription). ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
- Only Fences lists a Windows app.
- Only ForkLift lists a macOS app.
- ForkLift also covers file sync.
- Free
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.
- Free
Everything
Instant file and folder name search for Windows
- Everything is free. ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
- Everything has a free plan. ForkLift does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Everything lists a Windows app.
- Only ForkLift lists a macOS app.
- 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). ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
- Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- WinRAR also covers file compression.
- ForkLift also covers file sync and file management.
- Free
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.
- Free plan
PhraseExpress
Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing
- PhraseExpress has a free plan. ForkLift does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PhraseExpress lists Windows and iOS apps.
- PhraseExpress also covers templates, clipboard manager and text expansion.
- ForkLift also covers file sync and file management.
- Free plan · from $4.99/yr
aText
Low-cost text expander for macOS and Windows
- aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license. ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
- aText has a free plan. ForkLift does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only aText lists a Windows app.
- aText also covers text expansion.
Common questions
Which ForkLift alternatives have a Windows app?
Total Commander, Directory Opus, Files, TeraCopy, Listary, Fences, Microsoft PowerToys, Everything and 31 more list a Windows app.
Does ForkLift have a Windows app?
The ForkLift listing does not include a Windows app. It lists macOS.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
Files, TeraCopy, Listary, Microsoft PowerToys, Everything, Flow Launcher, PhraseExpress, aText and 26 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.