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ShareX alternatives with a Linux app

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

ShareX is free to use. 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 ShareX

  1. Flameshot

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

    • Flameshot is free. ShareX is free.
    • Only Flameshot lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • ShareX also covers screen recording and file sharing.
    Flameshot vs ShareXFlameshot pricing and details

  2. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. ShareX is free.
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • LocalSend is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  3. 7-Zip

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

    • 7-Zip is free. ShareX is free.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Linux and macOS apps.
    • 7-Zip also covers file compression.
    • ShareX also covers screen recording, screenshots and file sharing.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  4. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. ShareX is free.
    • Only Espanso lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Espanso also covers text expansion.
    • ShareX also covers screen recording, screenshots and file sharing.
    Espanso pricing and details

  5. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. ShareX is free.
    • Only CopyQ lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • CopyQ also covers clipboard manager.
    • ShareX also covers screen recording, screenshots and file sharing.
    CopyQ pricing and details

  6. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. ShareX is free.
    • Only Ueli lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Ueli also covers launcher and calculator.
    • ShareX also covers screen recording, screenshots and file sharing.
    Ueli pricing and details

  7. BleachBit

    Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux

    • BleachBit is free. ShareX is free.
    • Only BleachBit lists a Linux app.
    • BleachBit also covers disk cleanup.
    • ShareX also covers screen recording, screenshots and file sharing.
    BleachBit pricing and details

  8. UniGetUI

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

    • UniGetUI is free. ShareX is free.
    • Only UniGetUI lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • UniGetUI also covers workflow automation.
    • ShareX also covers screen recording, screenshots and file sharing.
    UniGetUI pricing and details

  9. WinRAR

    Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

    • WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). ShareX is free.
    • ShareX has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WinRAR lists Linux, macOS and Android apps.
    • WinRAR can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    WinRAR pricing and details

  10. 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). ShareX is free.
    • Only f.lux lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • ShareX is open source, according to its own site.
    • f.lux also covers menu bar app and display control.
    f.lux pricing and details

  11. Numi

    Text-based calculator for Mac with unit and currency conversion

    • Numi starts at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License). ShareX is free.
    • Only Numi lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Numi can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • ShareX is open source, according to its own site.
    Numi pricing and details

  12. Synergy

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

    • Synergy starts at $15 one-time payment (Synergy 3 Lite, personal use). ShareX is free.
    • ShareX has a free plan. Synergy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Synergy lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Synergy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Synergy pricing and details

Common questions

Which ShareX alternatives have a Linux app?

Flameshot, LocalSend, 7-Zip, Espanso, CopyQ, Ueli, BleachBit, UniGetUI and 4 more list a Linux app.

Does ShareX have a Linux app?

The ShareX listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Windows.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Flameshot, LocalSend, 7-Zip, Espanso, CopyQ, Ueli, BleachBit, UniGetUI 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 5, 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 ShareX: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.