iStat Menus alternatives · Utilities
iStat Menus alternatives with a Linux app
The iStat Menus listing does not include a Linux app. 13 of the 96 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Linux app.
iStat Menus is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes. 11 of them are free or have a free plan.
13 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to iStat Menus
- 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). iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
- Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- WinRAR also covers file compression.
- iStat Menus also covers menu bar app and system monitor.
- Free plan · from $24 one-time
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). iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
- f.lux has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only f.lux lists Windows and Linux apps.
- iStat Menus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $29.99 one-time
Numi
Text-based calculator for Mac with unit and currency conversion
- Numi starts at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License). iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
- Numi has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Numi lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Numi also covers natural-language input and calculator.
- Free trial · from $15 one-time
Synergy
Share one keyboard and mouse across Windows, Mac and Linux PCs
- Synergy starts at $15 one-time payment (Synergy 3 Lite, personal use). iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
- Only Synergy lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Synergy also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
- iStat Menus also covers menu bar app and system monitor.
- Free
7-Zip
Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format
- 7-Zip is free. iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
- 7-Zip has a free plan. iStat Menus 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.
- Free
Espanso
Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Espanso is free. iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
- Espanso has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Espanso lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Espanso is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
LocalSend
Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud
- LocalSend is free. iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
- LocalSend has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LocalSend lists a web app.
- Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
- Free
CopyQ
Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting
- CopyQ is free. iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
- CopyQ has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
- CopyQ is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
BleachBit
Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux
- BleachBit is free. iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
- BleachBit has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only BleachBit lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only iStat Menus lists a macOS app.
- Free
UniGetUI
Free graphical front end for WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey and more
- UniGetUI is free. iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
- UniGetUI has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only UniGetUI lists Windows and Linux apps.
- UniGetUI is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
Flameshot
Free, open-source screenshot tool with on-screen annotation
- Flameshot is free. iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
- Flameshot has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Flameshot lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Flameshot is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $5/mo
WebCatalog
Turns websites into desktop apps, with many accounts signed in
- WebCatalog starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
- WebCatalog has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WebCatalog lists a web app.
- Only WebCatalog lists Windows and Linux apps.
Common questions
Which iStat Menus alternatives have a Linux app?
WinRAR, f.lux, Numi, Synergy, 7-Zip, Espanso, LocalSend, CopyQ and 5 more list a Linux app.
Does iStat Menus have a Linux app?
The iStat Menus listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
f.lux, Numi, 7-Zip, Espanso, LocalSend, CopyQ, BleachBit, UniGetUI and 3 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 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 iStat Menus: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.