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Karabiner-Elements alternatives with a Linux app

The Karabiner-Elements listing does not include a Linux app. 12 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Linux app.

Karabiner-Elements is free to use. 10 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Karabiner-Elements

  1. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. Karabiner-Elements is free.
    • Only Ueli lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Ueli also covers launcher and calculator.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers menu bar app and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Ueli pricing and details

  2. 7-Zip

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

    • 7-Zip is free. Karabiner-Elements is free.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • 7-Zip also covers file compression.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers menu bar app and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  3. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. Karabiner-Elements is free.
    • Only Espanso lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Espanso also covers text expansion.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers menu bar app and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Espanso pricing and details

  4. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. Karabiner-Elements is free.
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • LocalSend is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  5. 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). Karabiner-Elements is free.
    • Only f.lux lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Karabiner-Elements is open source, according to its own site.
    • f.lux also covers display control.
    f.lux pricing and details

  6. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. Karabiner-Elements is free.
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • CopyQ also covers clipboard manager.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers menu bar app and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    CopyQ pricing and details

  7. BleachBit

    Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux

    • BleachBit is free. Karabiner-Elements is free.
    • Only BleachBit lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Karabiner-Elements lists a macOS app.
    • BleachBit also covers disk cleanup.
    BleachBit pricing and details

  8. UniGetUI

    Free graphical front end for WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey and more

    • UniGetUI is free. Karabiner-Elements is free.
    • Only UniGetUI lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • UniGetUI also covers workflow automation.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers menu bar app and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    UniGetUI pricing and details

  9. Flameshot

    Free, open-source screenshot tool with on-screen annotation

    • Flameshot is free. Karabiner-Elements is free.
    • Only Flameshot lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Flameshot also covers screenshots.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers menu bar app and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Flameshot pricing and details

  10. Synergy

    Share one keyboard and mouse across Windows, Mac and Linux PCs

    • Synergy starts at $15 one-time payment (Synergy 3 Lite, personal use). Karabiner-Elements is free.
    • Karabiner-Elements has a free plan. Synergy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Synergy lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Synergy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Synergy pricing and details

  11. WinRAR

    Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

    • WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). Karabiner-Elements is free.
    • Karabiner-Elements has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • WinRAR can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    WinRAR pricing and details

  12. Numi

    Text-based calculator for Mac with unit and currency conversion

    • Numi starts at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License). Karabiner-Elements is free.
    • Only Numi lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Numi can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Karabiner-Elements is open source, according to its own site.
    Numi pricing and details

Common questions

Which Karabiner-Elements alternatives have a Linux app?

Ueli, 7-Zip, Espanso, LocalSend, f.lux, CopyQ, BleachBit, UniGetUI and 4 more list a Linux app.

Does Karabiner-Elements have a Linux app?

The Karabiner-Elements listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Ueli, 7-Zip, Espanso, LocalSend, f.lux, CopyQ, BleachBit, UniGetUI and 2 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 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 Karabiner-Elements: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.