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SwiftBar alternatives with a Linux app

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

SwiftBar 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 SwiftBar

  1. 7-Zip

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

    • 7-Zip is free. SwiftBar is free.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • 7-Zip also covers file compression.
    • SwiftBar also covers menu bar app.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  2. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. SwiftBar is free.
    • Only Espanso lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Espanso also covers text expansion.
    • SwiftBar also covers menu bar app.
    Espanso pricing and details

  3. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

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

  4. 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). SwiftBar is free.
    • Only f.lux lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • SwiftBar is open source, according to its own site.
    • f.lux also covers display control.
    f.lux pricing and details

  5. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. SwiftBar is free.
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • CopyQ also covers clipboard manager.
    • SwiftBar also covers menu bar app.
    CopyQ pricing and details

  6. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. SwiftBar is free.
    • Only Ueli lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Ueli also covers launcher and calculator.
    • SwiftBar also covers menu bar app.
    Ueli pricing and details

  7. BleachBit

    Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux

    • BleachBit is free. SwiftBar is free.
    • Only BleachBit lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only SwiftBar lists a macOS app.
    • BleachBit also covers disk cleanup.
    BleachBit pricing and details

  8. UniGetUI

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

    • UniGetUI is free. SwiftBar is free.
    • Only UniGetUI lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • UniGetUI also covers workflow automation.
    • SwiftBar also covers menu bar app.
    UniGetUI pricing and details

  9. Flameshot

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

    • Flameshot is free. SwiftBar is free.
    • Only Flameshot lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Flameshot also covers screenshots.
    • SwiftBar also covers menu bar app.
    Flameshot pricing and details

  10. WinRAR

    Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

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

Common questions

Which SwiftBar alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does SwiftBar have a Linux app?

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

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

7-Zip, Espanso, LocalSend, f.lux, 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 SwiftBar: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.