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Swish alternatives with a Linux app

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

Swish is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $16 one-time purchase (US price). 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 Swish

  1. WinRAR

    Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

    • WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price).
    • Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • WinRAR also covers file compression.
    • Swish also covers window management.
    WinRAR pricing and details

  2. Numi

    Text-based calculator for Mac with unit and currency conversion

    • Numi starts at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License). Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price).
    • Numi has a free plan. Swish 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

  3. Synergy

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

    • Synergy starts at $15 one-time payment (Synergy 3 Lite, personal use). Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price).
    • Only Synergy lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Synergy also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    • Swish also covers window management.
    Synergy pricing and details

  4. 7-Zip

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

    • 7-Zip is free. Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price).
    • 7-Zip has a free plan. Swish 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

  5. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price).
    • Espanso has a free plan. Swish 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

  6. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price).
    • LocalSend has a free plan. Swish 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

  7. 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). Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price).
    • f.lux has a free plan. Swish does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only f.lux lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Swish can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    f.lux pricing and details

  8. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price).
    • CopyQ has a free plan. Swish 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

  9. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price).
    • Ueli has a free plan. Swish does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ueli lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Ueli is open source, according to its own site.
    Ueli pricing and details

  10. BleachBit

    Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux

    • BleachBit is free. Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price).
    • BleachBit has a free plan. Swish does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BleachBit lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Swish lists a macOS app.
    BleachBit pricing and details

  11. UniGetUI

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

    • UniGetUI is free. Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price).
    • UniGetUI has a free plan. Swish does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only UniGetUI lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • UniGetUI is open source, according to its own site.
    UniGetUI pricing and details

  12. Flameshot

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

    • Flameshot is free. Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price).
    • Flameshot has a free plan. Swish does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Flameshot lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Flameshot is open source, according to its own site.
    Flameshot pricing and details

Common questions

Which Swish alternatives have a Linux app?

WinRAR, Numi, Synergy, 7-Zip, Espanso, LocalSend, f.lux, CopyQ and 4 more list a Linux app.

Does Swish have a Linux app?

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

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

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