Keyboard Maestro alternatives · Utilities
Keyboard Maestro alternatives with a Linux app
The Keyboard Maestro listing does not include a Linux app. 12 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Linux app.
Keyboard Maestro is a paid product with a free trial, starting at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax. 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 Keyboard Maestro
- 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). Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
- Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- WinRAR also covers file compression.
- Keyboard Maestro also covers workflow automation, clipboard manager, window management and text expansion.
- Free
Espanso
Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Espanso is free. Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
- Espanso has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro 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
CopyQ
Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting
- CopyQ is free. Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
- CopyQ has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro 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 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). Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
- Numi has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Numi lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Numi also covers natural-language input and calculator.
- Free
UniGetUI
Free graphical front end for WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey and more
- UniGetUI is free. Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
- UniGetUI has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro 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 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). Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
- Only Synergy lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Synergy also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
- Keyboard Maestro also covers workflow automation, clipboard manager, window management and text expansion.
- Free
7-Zip
Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format
- 7-Zip is free. Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
- 7-Zip has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro 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
LocalSend
Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud
- LocalSend is free. Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
- LocalSend has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LocalSend lists a web app.
- Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
- 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). Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
- f.lux has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only f.lux lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Keyboard Maestro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free
Ueli
Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Ueli is free. Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
- Ueli has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Ueli lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Ueli is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
BleachBit
Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux
- BleachBit is free. Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
- BleachBit has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only BleachBit lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Keyboard Maestro lists a macOS app.
- Free
Flameshot
Free, open-source screenshot tool with on-screen annotation
- Flameshot is free. Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
- Flameshot has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Flameshot lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Flameshot is open source, according to its own site.
Common questions
Which Keyboard Maestro alternatives have a Linux app?
WinRAR, Espanso, CopyQ, Numi, UniGetUI, Synergy, 7-Zip, LocalSend and 4 more list a Linux app.
Does Keyboard Maestro have a Linux app?
The Keyboard Maestro listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
Espanso, CopyQ, Numi, UniGetUI, 7-Zip, LocalSend, f.lux, Ueli 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 Keyboard Maestro: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.