Typinator alternatives · Utilities
Typinator alternatives with a Linux app
The Typinator listing does not include a Linux app. 24 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Linux app.
Typinator is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39.99 / year, or $59.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license. 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 Typinator
- Free
Espanso
Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Espanso is free. Typinator starts at $39.99 / year, or $59.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license.
- Espanso has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Espanso lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Typinator lists an iOS app.
- Free
CopyQ
Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting
- CopyQ is free. Typinator starts at $39.99 / year, or $59.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license.
- CopyQ has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Typinator lists an iOS app.
- Free trial · from $15 one-time
Synergy
Share one keyboard and mouse across Windows, Mac and Linux PCs
- Synergy starts at $15 one-time payment (Synergy 3 Lite, personal use). Typinator starts at $39.99 / year, or $59.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license.
- Only Synergy lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Typinator lists an iOS app.
- Synergy also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
- Free plan · from $8.99 one-time
Snipaste
Screenshot tool that pins images to the screen as floating windows
- Snipaste starts at $8.99 one-time, 1 device. Typinator starts at $39.99 / year, or $59.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license.
- Snipaste has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Snipaste lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Typinator lists an iOS app.
- Free
7-Zip
Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format
- 7-Zip is free. Typinator starts at $39.99 / year, or $59.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license.
- 7-Zip has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only 7-Zip lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Typinator lists an iOS app.
- Free trial · from $29 one-time
WinRAR
Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files
- WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). Typinator starts at $39.99 / year, or $59.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license.
- Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Typinator lists an iOS app.
- WinRAR also covers file compression.
- Free
LocalSend
Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud
- LocalSend is free. Typinator starts at $39.99 / year, or $59.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license.
- LocalSend has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LocalSend lists a web app.
- Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Free
BleachBit
Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux
- BleachBit is free. Typinator starts at $39.99 / year, or $59.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license.
- BleachBit has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only BleachBit lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Typinator lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Free plan · from $29.99 one-time
Numi
Text-based calculator for Mac with unit and currency conversion
- Numi starts at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License). Typinator starts at $39.99 / year, or $59.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license.
- Numi has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Numi lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Typinator lists an iOS app.
- Free plan · from $29/mo
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. Typinator starts at $39.99 / year, or $59.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license.
- ExpanDrive has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ExpanDrive lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Typinator lists an iOS app.
- Free trial · from $1.99/mo
Iris
Screen color and brightness software for eye comfort
- Iris starts at $1.99 per month. Typinator starts at $39.99 / year, or $59.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license.
- Only Iris lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Typinator lists an iOS app.
- Iris also covers display control.
- Free trial · from €39 one-time
fman
Dual-pane file manager for Mac, Windows and Linux with plugins
- fman starts at €39 one-time, perpetual license. Typinator starts at $39.99 / year, or $59.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license.
- Only fman lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Typinator lists an iOS app.
- fman also covers file management.
Common questions
Which Typinator alternatives have a Linux app?
Espanso, CopyQ, Synergy, Snipaste, 7-Zip, WinRAR, LocalSend, BleachBit and 16 more list a Linux app.
Does Typinator have a Linux app?
The Typinator listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS and iOS.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
Espanso, CopyQ, Snipaste, 7-Zip, LocalSend, BleachBit, Numi, ExpanDrive 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 Typinator: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.