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MonitorControl alternatives with a Windows app

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

MonitorControl is free to use. 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 MonitorControl

  1. Twinkle Tray

    Free brightness sliders for external monitors on Windows

    • Twinkle Tray is free. MonitorControl is free.
    • Only Twinkle Tray lists a Windows app.
    • Only MonitorControl lists a macOS app.
    Twinkle Tray vs MonitorControlTwinkle Tray pricing and details

  2. 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). MonitorControl is free.
    • Only f.lux lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • MonitorControl is open source, according to its own site.
    f.lux vs MonitorControlf.lux pricing and details

  3. EarTrumpet

    Per-app volume mixer for the Windows system tray

    • EarTrumpet is free. MonitorControl is free.
    • Only EarTrumpet lists a Windows app.
    • Only MonitorControl lists a macOS app.
    • MonitorControl also covers display control.
    EarTrumpet pricing and details

  4. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    • AutoHotkey is free. MonitorControl is free.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    • Only MonitorControl lists a macOS app.
    • AutoHotkey also covers workflow automation, text expansion and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    AutoHotkey pricing and details

  5. 7-Zip

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

    • 7-Zip is free. MonitorControl is free.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • 7-Zip also covers file compression.
    • MonitorControl also covers menu bar app and display control.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  6. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

    • Ditto is free. MonitorControl is free.
    • Only Ditto lists a Windows app.
    • Only MonitorControl lists a macOS app.
    • Ditto also covers clipboard manager.
    Ditto pricing and details

  7. ShareX

    Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows

    • ShareX is free. MonitorControl is free.
    • Only ShareX lists a Windows app.
    • Only MonitorControl lists a macOS app.
    • ShareX also covers screen recording, screenshots and file sharing.
    ShareX pricing and details

  8. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. MonitorControl is free.
    • Only Espanso lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Espanso also covers text expansion.
    • MonitorControl also covers menu bar app and display control.
    Espanso pricing and details

  9. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. MonitorControl 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

  10. Greenshot

    Free, open-source screenshot tool for Windows with an editor

    • Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store). MonitorControl is free.
    • Only Greenshot lists a Windows app.
    • Greenshot also covers screenshots.
    • MonitorControl also covers menu bar app and display control.
    Greenshot pricing and details

  11. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. MonitorControl is free.
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • CopyQ also covers clipboard manager.
    • MonitorControl also covers menu bar app and display control.
    CopyQ pricing and details

  12. WinDirStat

    Free, open-source disk usage analyzer for Windows

    • WinDirStat is free. MonitorControl is free.
    • Only WinDirStat lists a Windows app.
    • Only MonitorControl lists a macOS app.
    • WinDirStat also covers disk cleanup.
    WinDirStat pricing and details

34 more that list a Windows app

All 46 in one table

Common questions

Which MonitorControl alternatives have a Windows app?

Twinkle Tray, f.lux, EarTrumpet, AutoHotkey, 7-Zip, Ditto, ShareX, Espanso and 38 more list a Windows app.

Does MonitorControl have a Windows app?

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

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Twinkle Tray, f.lux, EarTrumpet, AutoHotkey, 7-Zip, Ditto, ShareX, Espanso 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 MonitorControl: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.