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SwiftBar alternatives with a Windows app

The SwiftBar listing does not include a Windows app. 39 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Windows app.

SwiftBar is free to use. 34 of them are free or have a free plan.

39 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to SwiftBar

  1. EarTrumpet

    Per-app volume mixer for the Windows system tray

    • EarTrumpet is free. SwiftBar is free.
    • Only EarTrumpet lists a Windows app.
    • Only SwiftBar lists a macOS app.
    EarTrumpet pricing and details

  2. Twinkle Tray

    Free brightness sliders for external monitors on Windows

    • Twinkle Tray is free. SwiftBar is free.
    • Only Twinkle Tray lists a Windows app.
    • Only SwiftBar lists a macOS app.
    • Twinkle Tray also covers display control.
    Twinkle Tray pricing and details

  3. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    • Microsoft PowerToys is free. SwiftBar is free.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • Only SwiftBar lists a macOS app.
    • Microsoft PowerToys also covers launcher, window management, file management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Microsoft PowerToys pricing and details

  4. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    • AutoHotkey is free. SwiftBar is free.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    • Only SwiftBar lists a macOS app.
    • AutoHotkey also covers workflow automation, text expansion and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    AutoHotkey pricing and details

  5. 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

  6. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

    • Ditto is free. SwiftBar is free.
    • Only Ditto lists a Windows app.
    • Only SwiftBar lists a macOS app.
    • Ditto also covers clipboard manager.
    Ditto pricing and details

  7. ShareX

    Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows

    • ShareX is free. SwiftBar is free.
    • Only ShareX lists a Windows app.
    • Only SwiftBar lists a macOS app.
    • ShareX also covers screen recording, screenshots and file sharing.
    ShareX pricing and details

  8. Flow Launcher

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

    • Flow Launcher is free. SwiftBar is free.
    • Only Flow Launcher lists a Windows app.
    • Only SwiftBar lists a macOS app.
    • Flow Launcher also covers launcher, file management and calculator.
    Flow Launcher pricing and details

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Greenshot

    Free, open-source screenshot tool for Windows with an editor

    • Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store). SwiftBar is free.
    • Only Greenshot lists a Windows app.
    • Greenshot also covers screenshots.
    • SwiftBar also covers menu bar app.
    Greenshot pricing and details

  12. 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

27 more that list a Windows app

All 39 in one table

Common questions

Which SwiftBar alternatives have a Windows app?

EarTrumpet, Twinkle Tray, Microsoft PowerToys, AutoHotkey, 7-Zip, Ditto, ShareX, Flow Launcher and 31 more list a Windows app.

Does SwiftBar have a Windows app?

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

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

EarTrumpet, Twinkle Tray, Microsoft PowerToys, AutoHotkey, 7-Zip, Ditto, ShareX, Flow Launcher and 26 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 SwiftBar: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.