XYplorer alternatives · Utilities
XYplorer alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app
The XYplorer listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 14 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.
XYplorer is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades. 8 of them are free or have a free plan.
14 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to XYplorer
- Free trial · from $39.99/yr
Typinator
Text expander for Mac, iPhone and iPad that stores snippets locally
- Typinator starts at $39.99 / year, or $59.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license. XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
- Only Typinator lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only XYplorer lists a Windows app.
- Typinator also covers text expansion.
- Free plan · from $19 one-time
ClipboardFusion
Windows clipboard manager with macros, triggers and syncing
- ClipboardFusion starts at $19 per machine, one-time. XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
- ClipboardFusion has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ClipboardFusion lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- ClipboardFusion also covers workflow automation, clipboard manager and text expansion.
- Free plan · from $5/mo
TextExpander
Text snippets that expand as you type, shared across a team
- TextExpander starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($60). XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
- TextExpander has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TextExpander lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only TextExpander lists a browser extension.
- Free trial · from $2.49/mo
Paste
Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards
- Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
- Only Paste lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only XYplorer lists a Windows app.
- Paste also covers clipboard manager.
- Free
LocalSend
Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud
- LocalSend is free. XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
- LocalSend has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LocalSend lists a web app.
- Only LocalSend lists macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
- Free plan · from $3.99 one-time
Keka
File archiver for macOS and iOS with drag-and-drop compression
- Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store. XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
- Keka has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Keka lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only XYplorer lists a Windows app.
- Free plan
PhraseExpress
Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing
- PhraseExpress has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PhraseExpress lists macOS and iOS apps.
- PhraseExpress also covers templates, clipboard manager and text expansion.
- XYplorer also covers file management.
- Free trial · from $15 one-time
Soulver
Notepad calculator for Mac, iPad and iPhone with an answer column
- Soulver starts at $15 one-time (iPhone only), or $59 one-time for Mac, iPad and iPhone. XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
- Only Soulver lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only XYplorer lists a Windows app.
- Soulver also covers natural-language input and calculator.
- Free trial · from $7.99
PasteNow
Clipboard manager for macOS and iOS with iCloud sync
- PasteNow starts at $7.99 (PasteNow Pro, App Store in-app purchase). XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
- Only PasteNow lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only XYplorer lists a Windows app.
- XYplorer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $9.99 one-time
PCalc
Scientific calculator for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
- PCalc starts at $9.99 one-time. XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
- PCalc has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PCalc lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only XYplorer lists a Windows app.
- Free trial · from $14.99/mo
Setapp
One subscription for a catalog of 300+ Mac and iOS apps
- Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan). XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
- Only Setapp lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only XYplorer lists a Windows app.
- XYplorer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $44.95/yr
CCleaner
Junk cleaner and PC optimizer for Windows, Mac and mobile
- CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro). XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
- CCleaner has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only CCleaner lists macOS, Android and iOS apps.
- XYplorer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Common questions
Which XYplorer alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?
Typinator, ClipboardFusion, TextExpander, Paste, LocalSend, Keka, PhraseExpress, Soulver and 6 more list an iPhone and iPad app.
Does XYplorer have an iPhone and iPad app?
The XYplorer listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Windows.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
ClipboardFusion, TextExpander, LocalSend, Keka, PhraseExpress, PCalc, CCleaner and Gyazo 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 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 XYplorer: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.