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iStat Menus alternatives with a Windows app

The iStat Menus listing does not include a Windows app. 46 of the 96 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Windows app.

iStat Menus is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes. 39 of them are free or have a free plan.

46 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to iStat Menus

  1. Macs Fan Control

    Free Mac fan monitor with custom speeds and presets in Pro

    • Macs Fan Control starts at $14.95 one-time, per Mac. iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
    • Macs Fan Control has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Macs Fan Control lists a Windows app.
  2. Process Lasso

    Windows process automation for CPU priorities and affinities

    • Process Lasso starts at $23.97 once for a Single PC lifetime license, or $2.97 a month. iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
    • Process Lasso has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Process Lasso lists a Windows app.
    • Only iStat Menus lists a macOS app.
  3. StartAllBack

    Windows 11 taskbar, Start menu and Explorer restyling tool

    • StartAllBack starts at $4.99 one-time for a personal license. iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
    • Only StartAllBack lists a Windows app.
    • Only iStat Menus lists a macOS app.
    • iStat Menus also covers system monitor.
  4. CCleaner

    Junk cleaner and PC optimizer for Windows, Mac and mobile

    • CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro). iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
    • CCleaner has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • iStat Menus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  5. 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.
  6. 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). iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
    • Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only iStat Menus lists a macOS app.
    • Total Commander also covers file management and file compression.
  7. Directory Opus

    Highly configurable file manager that replaces Windows Explorer

    • Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars). iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
    • Only Directory Opus lists a Windows app.
    • Only iStat Menus lists a macOS app.
    • Directory Opus also covers file management and file compression.
  8. 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.
  9. PhraseExpress

    Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing

    • PhraseExpress has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only PhraseExpress lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • PhraseExpress also covers templates, clipboard manager and text expansion.
    • iStat Menus also covers menu bar app and system monitor.
  10. aText

    Low-cost text expander for macOS and Windows

    • aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license. iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
    • aText has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only aText lists a Windows app.
    • aText also covers text expansion.
  11. ClipClip

    Windows clipboard manager with editors and screen capture

    • ClipClip starts at $24.50 one-time payment per user (v2 Commercial License, 50% off $49 for a limited time). iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
    • ClipClip has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ClipClip lists a Windows app.
    • Only iStat Menus lists a macOS app.
  12. WizTree

    Fast disk space analyzer for Windows and macOS

    • WizTree starts at $25 one-time purchase (Individual supporter code, 1 year of upgrades). iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
    • WizTree has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WizTree lists a Windows app.
    • WizTree also covers disk cleanup.

Common questions

Which iStat Menus alternatives have a Windows app?

Macs Fan Control, Process Lasso, StartAllBack, CCleaner, WinRAR, Total Commander, Directory Opus, f.lux and 38 more list a Windows app.

Does iStat Menus have a Windows app?

The iStat Menus listing does not include a Windows app. It lists macOS.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Macs Fan Control, Process Lasso, CCleaner, f.lux, PhraseExpress, aText, ClipClip, WizTree and 31 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 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.