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Free alternatives to Path Finder

Path Finder has no free plan. 64 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Path Finder is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year. 37 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

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

The 12 closest to Path Finder

  1. Files

    Open-source file manager for Windows with tabs and dual pane

    What is free: The app is free through the classic installer, a PowerShell command or the offline packages. The Microsoft Store version is the paid way to get it, sold to support the project.

    • Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price). Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
    • Files has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Files lists a Windows app.
    • Only Path Finder lists a macOS app.
    Files vs Path FinderFiles pricing and details

  2. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is free. Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
    • Microsoft PowerToys has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • Only Path Finder lists a macOS app.
    Microsoft PowerToys pricing and details

  3. Everything

    Instant file and folder name search for Windows

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Everything is free. Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
    • Everything has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Everything lists a Windows app.
    • Only Path Finder lists a macOS app.
    Everything pricing and details

  4. LaunchBar

    Keyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions

    What is free: Beyond the 30-day trial, LaunchBar 6 can be used for free as long and as often as you like. Without registration it occasionally invites you to take a short break.

    • LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License). Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
    • LaunchBar has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • LaunchBar also covers launcher, clipboard manager and calculator.
    LaunchBar pricing and details

  5. Flow Launcher

    Free, open-source app launcher and file search for Windows

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Flow Launcher is free. Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
    • Flow Launcher has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Flow Launcher lists a Windows app.
    • Only Path Finder lists a macOS app.
    Flow Launcher pricing and details

  6. Listary

    File search and app launcher for Windows with Quick Switch

    What is free: Free forever for personal use: basic file search, app launching, filters, commands and the basic UI theme. Commercial use is not allowed on the free plan.

    • Listary starts at $19.95 one-time payment (Listary Pro). Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
    • Listary has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Listary lists a Windows app.
    • Only Path Finder lists a macOS app.
    Listary pricing and details

  7. Dropzone

    Drag-and-drop action grid and file shelf for the Mac menu bar

    What is free: Free download with the action grid, Drop Bar and built-in actions for opening apps and moving or copying files. The vendor lists Amazon S3, SFTP, add-on actions, unlimited grids and more as Pro features.

    • Dropzone starts at $4.99 / month or $19.99 / year (Mac App Store), or $35 one-time direct. Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
    • Dropzone has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Dropzone can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Dropzone also covers file sharing and menu bar app.
    Dropzone pricing and details

  8. TeraCopy

    File copy and move tool for Windows with checksum verification

    What is free: The free version does not expire and includes verification, checksum files, locked-file copying, Explorer integration and secure delete, with up to 2 copy threads. It is not licensed for commercial use.

    • TeraCopy starts at $34.95 one-time purchase (Pro license, personal use). Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
    • TeraCopy has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TeraCopy lists a Windows app.
    • TeraCopy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    TeraCopy pricing and details

  9. Raycast

    Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI

    What is free: Core features such as clipboard history (kept 3 months), snippets, quicklinks, calculator and window management, the extension store, and up to 5 Raycast Notes. AI is not included.

    • Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
    • Raycast has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    Raycast pricing and details

  10. Alfred

    Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows

    What is free: The core of Alfred is free to use forever, covering app, file and web search. Powerpack features such as workflows, clipboard history and snippets are not included.

    • Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
    • Alfred has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Alfred also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager and text expansion.
    Alfred pricing and details

  11. Rectangle

    Free, open-source window snapping for macOS

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Rectangle is free. Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
    • Rectangle has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
    • Rectangle also covers window management.
    Rectangle pricing and details

  12. TextExpander

    Text snippets that expand as you type, shared across a team

    What is free: 5 active snippets with unlimited stored, 1 snippet swap every 2 weeks, sync across devices, and sharing with up to 5 team members across 3 teams.

    • TextExpander starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($60). Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
    • TextExpander has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TextExpander lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only TextExpander lists a browser extension.
    TextExpander pricing and details

52 more that are free or have a free plan

All 64 in one table

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Path Finder?

Yes. Files, Microsoft PowerToys, Everything, LaunchBar, Flow Launcher, Listary, Dropzone, TeraCopy and 56 more are free or have a free plan.

Does Path Finder have a free plan?

Path Finder has no free plan. Path Finder is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.

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 Path Finder: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.