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Transmit alternatives with a Linux app

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

Transmit is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $45 one-time. 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 Transmit

  1. ExpanDrive

    Mounts cloud storage and servers as drives on Mac, Windows and Linux

    • ExpanDrive starts at $29 per month for up to 10 users, billed monthly. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • ExpanDrive has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ExpanDrive lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Transmit can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    ExpanDrive vs TransmitExpanDrive pricing and details

  2. 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). Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • FileZilla has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FileZilla lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • FileZilla is open source, according to its own site.
    FileZilla vs TransmitFileZilla pricing and details

  3. fman

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

    • fman starts at €39 one-time, perpetual license. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • Only fman lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Transmit also covers file sharing.
    fman pricing and details

  4. 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). Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • Only R-Studio lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Transmit also covers file sharing.
    R-Studio pricing and details

  5. WinRAR

    Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

    • WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • WinRAR also covers file compression.
    • Transmit also covers file sharing and file management.
    WinRAR pricing and details

  6. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • LocalSend has a free plan. Transmit 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. Numi

    Text-based calculator for Mac with unit and currency conversion

    • Numi starts at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License). Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • Numi has a free plan. Transmit 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

  8. Synergy

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

    • Synergy starts at $15 one-time payment (Synergy 3 Lite, personal use). Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • Only Synergy lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Synergy also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    • Transmit also covers file sharing and file management.
    Synergy pricing and details

  9. PeaZip

    Free file archiver for Linux, macOS and Windows

    • PeaZip is free. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • PeaZip has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only PeaZip lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • PeaZip is open source, according to its own site.
    PeaZip pricing and details

  10. Snipaste

    Screenshot tool that pins images to the screen as floating windows

    • Snipaste starts at $8.99 one-time, 1 device. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • Snipaste has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Snipaste lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Snipaste also covers screenshots.
    Snipaste pricing and details

  11. dupeGuru

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

    • dupeGuru is free. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • dupeGuru has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only dupeGuru lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • dupeGuru is open source, according to its own site.
    dupeGuru pricing and details

  12. Iris

    Screen color and brightness software for eye comfort

    • Iris starts at $1.99 per month. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • Only Iris lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Iris also covers display control.
    • Transmit also covers file sharing and file management.
    Iris pricing and details

12 more that list a Linux app

All 24 in one table

Common questions

Which Transmit alternatives have a Linux app?

ExpanDrive, FileZilla, fman, R-Studio, WinRAR, LocalSend, Numi, Synergy and 16 more list a Linux app.

Does Transmit have a Linux app?

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

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

ExpanDrive, FileZilla, LocalSend, Numi, PeaZip, Snipaste, dupeGuru, Double Commander 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 Transmit: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.