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Open-source alternatives to Path Finder

Path Finder is not described as open source on its own site. 37 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Path Finder is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year. 36 of them are free or have a free plan.

37 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

    • 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

    • 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. Flow Launcher

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

    • 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

  4. Rectangle

    Free, open-source window snapping for macOS

    • 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

  5. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

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

  6. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
    • Karabiner-Elements has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Karabiner-Elements is open source, according to its own site.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers menu bar app and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Karabiner-Elements pricing and details

  7. 7-Zip

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

    • 7-Zip is free. Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
    • 7-Zip has a free plan. Path Finder 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.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  8. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
    • Maccy has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    • Maccy also covers clipboard manager and menu bar app.
    Maccy pricing and details

  9. Stats

    Free, open-source system monitor for the Mac menu bar

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

  10. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

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

  11. ShareX

    Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows

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

  12. Hammerspoon

    Free, open-source macOS automation scripted in Lua

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

25 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Path Finder?

Yes. Files, Microsoft PowerToys, Flow Launcher, Rectangle, AutoHotkey, Karabiner-Elements, 7-Zip, Maccy and 29 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Path Finder open source?

Path Finder is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Files, Microsoft PowerToys, Flow Launcher, Rectangle, AutoHotkey, Karabiner-Elements, 7-Zip, Maccy and 28 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 Path Finder: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.