Recoverit alternatives · Utilities
Open-source alternatives to Recoverit
Recoverit is not described as open source on its own site. 53 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.
Recoverit has a free plan. Paid plans start at $45.99 per month (Windows, 2 PCs). 52 of them are free or have a free plan.
53 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Recoverit
- Free
TestDisk and PhotoRec
Free open-source tools for lost partitions and deleted files
- TestDisk and PhotoRec is free. Recoverit starts at $45.99 per month (Windows, 2 PCs).
- Only TestDisk and PhotoRec lists a Linux app.
- TestDisk and PhotoRec is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $12.99 one-time
Files
Open-source file manager for Windows with tabs and dual pane
- Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price). Recoverit starts at $45.99 per month (Windows, 2 PCs).
- Only Recoverit lists a macOS app.
- Files is open source, according to its own site.
- Files also covers file compression.
- Free
PeaZip
Free file archiver for Linux, macOS and Windows
- PeaZip is free. Recoverit starts at $45.99 per month (Windows, 2 PCs).
- Only PeaZip lists a Linux app.
- PeaZip is open source, according to its own site.
- PeaZip also covers file compression.
- Free
Latest
Free Mac app that checks which of your apps need updates
- Latest is free. Recoverit starts at $45.99 per month (Windows, 2 PCs).
- Only Recoverit lists a Windows app.
- Latest is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from €99
FileZilla
Free FTP, FTPS and SFTP client, with a paid Pro tier for cloud storage
- FileZilla starts at 12,99 € for FileZilla Pro (starting at; billing period not shown). Recoverit starts at $45.99 per month (Windows, 2 PCs).
- Only FileZilla lists a Linux app.
- FileZilla is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
WinSCP
Free open-source SFTP, FTP, S3 and WebDAV client for Windows
- WinSCP is free. Recoverit starts at $45.99 per month (Windows, 2 PCs).
- Only Recoverit lists a macOS app.
- WinSCP is open source, according to its own site.
- WinSCP also covers workflow automation and file sync.
- Free
dupeGuru
Free open-source tool that finds duplicate files by name or content
- dupeGuru is free. Recoverit starts at $45.99 per month (Windows, 2 PCs).
- Only dupeGuru lists a Linux app.
- dupeGuru is open source, according to its own site.
- dupeGuru also covers disk cleanup.
- Free
Double Commander
Free open-source dual-pane file manager inspired by Total Commander
- Double Commander is free. Recoverit starts at $45.99 per month (Windows, 2 PCs).
- Only Double Commander lists a Linux app.
- Double Commander is open source, according to its own site.
- Double Commander also covers file compression.
- Free
Explorer++
Small, portable tabbed file manager for Windows
- Explorer++ is free. Recoverit starts at $45.99 per month (Windows, 2 PCs).
- Only Recoverit lists a macOS app.
- Explorer++ is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
Nimble Commander
Free dual-pane file manager for macOS, no longer actively maintained
- Nimble Commander is free. Recoverit starts at $45.99 per month (Windows, 2 PCs).
- Only Recoverit lists a Windows app.
- Nimble Commander is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
muCommander
Open-source Java dual-pane file manager for Windows, macOS and Linux
- muCommander is free. Recoverit starts at $45.99 per month (Windows, 2 PCs).
- Only muCommander lists a Linux app.
- muCommander is open source, according to its own site.
- muCommander also covers file compression.
- Free
GParted
Free graphical partition editor for Linux, run from a live disc
- GParted is free. Recoverit starts at $45.99 per month (Windows, 2 PCs).
- Only GParted lists a Linux app.
- Only Recoverit lists Windows and macOS apps.
- GParted is open source, according to its own site.
41 more that are open source
- AutoHotkey
- Karabiner-Elements
- 7-Zip
- Maccy
- Stats
- Ditto
- ShareX
- Hammerspoon
- Espanso
- LocalSend
- Greenshot
- Thaw
- Hidden Bar
- MonitorControl
- CopyQ
- WinDirStat
- Mac Mouse Fix
- LinearMouse
- SwiftBar
- boring.notch
- BleachBit
- EarTrumpet
- Twinkle Tray
- KeepingYouAwake
- UniGetUI
- Flameshot
- Rainmeter
- Ice
- LuLu
- Clipy
- Beeftext
- PairDrop
- Kap
- LICEcap
- Bulk Crap Uninstaller
- Scroll Reverser
- Mos
- FxSound
- BlackHole
- Open-Shell
- Windhawk
Common questions
Is there an open-source alternative to Recoverit?
Yes. TestDisk and PhotoRec, Files, PeaZip, Latest, FileZilla, WinSCP, dupeGuru, Double Commander and 45 more are open source, according to their own sites.
Is Recoverit open source?
Recoverit is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
TestDisk and PhotoRec, Files, PeaZip, Latest, FileZilla, WinSCP, dupeGuru, Double Commander and 44 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 Nov 13, 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 Recoverit: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.