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Thaw alternatives with a Linux app

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

Thaw is free to use. 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 Thaw

  1. 7-Zip

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

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

  2. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

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

  3. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. Thaw 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). Thaw is free.
    • Only f.lux lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Thaw 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. Thaw is free.
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • CopyQ also covers clipboard manager.
    • Thaw also covers menu bar app.
    CopyQ pricing and details

  6. BleachBit

    Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux

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

  7. UniGetUI

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

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

  8. Flameshot

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

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

  9. PeaZip

    Free file archiver for Linux, macOS and Windows

    • PeaZip is free. Thaw is free.
    • Only PeaZip lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • PeaZip also covers file management and file compression.
    • Thaw also covers menu bar app.
    PeaZip pricing and details

  10. FileZilla

    Free FTP, FTPS and SFTP client, with a paid Pro tier for cloud storage

    • FileZilla starts at 12,99 € for FileZilla Pro (starting at; billing period not shown). Thaw is free.
    • Only FileZilla lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • FileZilla also covers file management.
    • Thaw also covers menu bar app.
    FileZilla pricing and details

  11. dupeGuru

    Free open-source tool that finds duplicate files by name or content

    • dupeGuru is free. Thaw is free.
    • Only dupeGuru lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • dupeGuru also covers disk cleanup and file management.
    • Thaw also covers menu bar app.
    dupeGuru pricing and details

  12. Double Commander

    Free open-source dual-pane file manager inspired by Total Commander

    • Double Commander is free. Thaw is free.
    • Only Double Commander lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Double Commander also covers file management and file compression.
    • Thaw also covers menu bar app.
    Double Commander pricing and details

12 more that list a Linux app

All 24 in one table

Common questions

Which Thaw alternatives have a Linux app?

7-Zip, Espanso, LocalSend, f.lux, CopyQ, BleachBit, UniGetUI, Flameshot and 16 more list a Linux app.

Does Thaw have a Linux app?

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

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

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