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Paste alternatives with a Linux app

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

Paste is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). 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 Paste

  1. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • CopyQ has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    CopyQ pricing and details

  2. WinRAR

    Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

    • WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    • WinRAR also covers file compression.
    WinRAR pricing and details

  3. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • Espanso has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Espanso lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    Espanso pricing and details

  4. Numi

    Text-based calculator for Mac with unit and currency conversion

    • Numi starts at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License). Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • Numi has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Numi lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    Numi pricing and details

  5. Synergy

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

    • Synergy starts at $15 one-time payment (Synergy 3 Lite, personal use). Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • Only Synergy lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    • Synergy also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Synergy pricing and details

  6. 7-Zip

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

    • 7-Zip is free. Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • 7-Zip has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  7. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • LocalSend has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  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). Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • f.lux has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only f.lux lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    f.lux pricing and details

  9. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • Ueli has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ueli lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    Ueli pricing and details

  10. BleachBit

    Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux

    • BleachBit is free. Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • BleachBit has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BleachBit lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Paste lists macOS and iOS apps.
    BleachBit pricing and details

  11. UniGetUI

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

    • UniGetUI is free. Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • UniGetUI has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only UniGetUI lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    UniGetUI pricing and details

  12. Flameshot

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

    • Flameshot is free. Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • Flameshot has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Flameshot lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    Flameshot pricing and details

Common questions

Which Paste alternatives have a Linux app?

CopyQ, WinRAR, Espanso, Numi, Synergy, 7-Zip, LocalSend, f.lux and 4 more list a Linux app.

Does Paste have a Linux app?

The Paste listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS and iOS.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

CopyQ, Espanso, Numi, 7-Zip, LocalSend, f.lux, Ueli, BleachBit 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 4, 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 Paste: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.