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SoundSource alternatives with a Linux app

The SoundSource listing does not include a Linux app. 24 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Linux app.

SoundSource is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 one-time purchase. 19 of them are free or have a free plan.

24 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to SoundSource

  1. WinRAR

    Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

    • WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • WinRAR also covers file compression.
    • SoundSource also covers menu bar app.
    WinRAR pricing and details

  2. 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). SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • f.lux has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only f.lux lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • SoundSource can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    f.lux pricing and details

  3. Numi

    Text-based calculator for Mac with unit and currency conversion

    • Numi starts at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License). SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • Numi has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Numi lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Numi also covers natural-language input and calculator.
    Numi pricing and details

  4. Synergy

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

    • Synergy starts at $15 one-time payment (Synergy 3 Lite, personal use). SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • Only Synergy lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Synergy also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    • SoundSource also covers menu bar app.
    Synergy pricing and details

  5. Snipaste

    Screenshot tool that pins images to the screen as floating windows

    • Snipaste starts at $8.99 one-time, 1 device. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • Snipaste has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Snipaste lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Snipaste also covers screenshots.
    Snipaste pricing and details

  6. Iris

    Screen color and brightness software for eye comfort

    • Iris starts at $1.99 per month. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • Only Iris lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Iris also covers display control.
    • SoundSource also covers menu bar app.
    Iris pricing and details

  7. fman

    Dual-pane file manager for Mac, Windows and Linux with plugins

    • fman starts at €39 one-time, perpetual license. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • Only fman lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • fman also covers file management.
    • SoundSource also covers menu bar app.
    fman pricing and details

  8. R-Studio

    Data recovery software for Windows, Mac and Linux with RAID support

    • R-Studio starts at $49.99 one-time (R-Studio FAT, Windows). SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • Only R-Studio lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • R-Studio also covers file management.
    • SoundSource also covers menu bar app.
    R-Studio pricing and details

  9. 7-Zip

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

    • 7-Zip is free. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • 7-Zip has a free plan. SoundSource 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

  10. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • Espanso has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Espanso lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Espanso is open source, according to its own site.
    Espanso pricing and details

  11. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • LocalSend has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  12. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • CopyQ has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • CopyQ is open source, according to its own site.
    CopyQ pricing and details

12 more that list a Linux app

All 24 in one table

Common questions

Which SoundSource alternatives have a Linux app?

WinRAR, f.lux, Numi, Synergy, Snipaste, Iris, fman, R-Studio and 16 more list a Linux app.

Does SoundSource have a Linux app?

The SoundSource listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

f.lux, Numi, Snipaste, 7-Zip, Espanso, LocalSend, CopyQ, BleachBit and 11 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 SoundSource: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.