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Microsoft PowerToys alternatives with a Linux app

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

Microsoft PowerToys 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 Microsoft PowerToys

  1. Synergy

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

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

  2. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only Ueli lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Ueli also covers calculator.
    • Microsoft PowerToys also covers window management, file management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Ueli pricing and details

  3. 7-Zip

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

    • 7-Zip is free. Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Linux and macOS apps.
    • 7-Zip also covers file compression.
    • Microsoft PowerToys also covers launcher, window management, file management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  4. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only Espanso lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Espanso also covers text expansion.
    • Microsoft PowerToys also covers launcher, window management, file management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Espanso pricing and details

  5. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

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

  6. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only CopyQ lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • CopyQ also covers clipboard manager.
    • Microsoft PowerToys also covers launcher, window management, file management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    CopyQ pricing and details

  7. BleachBit

    Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux

    • BleachBit is free. Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only BleachBit lists a Linux app.
    • BleachBit also covers disk cleanup.
    • Microsoft PowerToys also covers launcher, window management, file management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    BleachBit pricing and details

  8. UniGetUI

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

    • UniGetUI is free. Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only UniGetUI lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • UniGetUI also covers workflow automation.
    • Microsoft PowerToys also covers launcher, window management, file management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    UniGetUI pricing and details

  9. Flameshot

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

    • Flameshot is free. Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only Flameshot lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Flameshot also covers screenshots.
    • Microsoft PowerToys also covers launcher, window management, file management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Flameshot pricing and details

  10. WinRAR

    Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

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

  11. 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). Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only f.lux lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
    • f.lux also covers menu bar app and display control.
    f.lux 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). Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only Numi lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Numi can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
    Numi pricing and details

Common questions

Which Microsoft PowerToys alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does Microsoft PowerToys have a Linux app?

The Microsoft PowerToys listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Windows.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Ueli, 7-Zip, Espanso, LocalSend, CopyQ, BleachBit, UniGetUI, Flameshot 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 Microsoft PowerToys: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.