Desktop Utilities
Desktop utilities for Mac
76 of the 94 desktop utilities in this directory list a Mac app.
49 of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RaycastKeyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI | Free plan · from $96/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| SetappOne subscription for a catalog of 300+ Mac and iOS apps | Free trial · from $14.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| AlfredMac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows | Free plan · from £34 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| RectangleFree, open-source window snapping for macOS | Free | Free | macOS |
| TextExpanderText snippets that expand as you type, shared across a team | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| PasteClipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards | Free trial · from $2.49/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| BetterTouchToolMac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation | Free trial · from $15 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| CleanMyMacMac cleanup, malware removal and maintenance in one app | Free trial · from $39.99/yr | Trial only | macOS |
| BartenderMenu bar manager for macOS that hides and organizes items | Free trial · from $19.99/yr | Trial only | macOS |
| Keyboard MaestroMacro automation for macOS with triggers and actions | Free trial · from $36 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| MagnetWindow snapping for Mac by drag, shortcut or menu bar | From $4.99 one-time | No | macOS |
| Karabiner-ElementsFree, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS | Free | Free | macOS |
| iStat MenusSystem monitor that lives in the Mac menu bar | Free trial · from $11.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| 7-ZipFree, open-source file archiver with the 7z format | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| MaccyLightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | macOS |
| StatsFree, open-source system monitor for the Mac menu bar | Free | Free | macOS |
| HammerspoonFree, open-source macOS automation scripted in Lua | Free | Free | macOS |
| LaunchBarKeyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions | Free plan · from €35 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| CCleanerJunk cleaner and PC optimizer for Windows, Mac and mobile | Free plan · from $44.95/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| WinRARWindows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files | Free trial · from $29 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| MoomMac window manager with saved layouts, snapping and a palette | Free trial · from $15 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| PopClipPop-up bar of text actions when you select text on a Mac | Free trial · from $12 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| HazelRule-based automatic file organization for the Mac | Free trial · from $42 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| DaisyDiskVisual disk space analyzer and cleanup tool for Mac | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| AltTabWindows-style window switcher for macOS, free and open source | Free plan · from $9.99 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| BetterDisplayDisplay scaling, brightness and DDC control for Mac | Free plan · from $21.99 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| EspansoOpen-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| LocalSendOpen-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| AppCleanerSmall Mac utility that uninstalls apps and their leftover files | Free | Free | macOS |
| The UnarchiverFree Mac app that opens RAR, 7z, Zip and many older archives | Free | Free | macOS |
| KekaFile archiver for macOS and iOS with drag-and-drop compression | Free plan · from $3.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| ShottrSmall Mac screenshot tool with annotation, OCR and a ruler | Free plan · from $12 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| GreenshotFree, open-source screenshot tool for Windows with an editor | Free plan · from $1.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Path FinderDual-pane file manager for Mac, built as a Finder alternative | Free trial · from $2.95/mo | Trial only | macOS |
| ForkLiftDual-pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS | Free trial · from $19.95 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| f.luxWarms your screen's color at night to match the time of day | Free plan · from $24 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| AeroSpaceFree, open-source i3-like tiling window manager for macOS | Free | Free | macOS |
| AmethystFree, open-source automatic tiling window manager for macOS | Free | Free | macOS |
| LoopFree, open-source macOS window manager with a radial menu | Free | Free | macOS |
| ThawFree, open-source menu bar manager for macOS | Free | Free | macOS |
| Hidden BarFree, open-source utility that hides macOS menu bar icons | Free | Free | macOS |
| AlDenteCharge limiter and battery care app for MacBooks | Free plan · from $13.99/yr | Yes | macOS |
| MonitorControlFree, open-source brightness and volume control for Mac displays | Free | Free | macOS |
| SoundSourcePer-app volume, output routing and audio effects for the Mac | Free trial · from $49 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Text BlazeText expander with forms, formulas and shared team snippets | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| PhraseExpressText expander and template manager with on-premise sharing | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| TypinatorText expander for Mac, iPhone and iPad that stores snippets locally | Free trial · from $29.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| aTextLow-cost text expander for macOS and Windows | Free plan · from $4.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| PastebotMac clipboard manager with pastebins, filters and stacks | Free trial · from $2.99/mo | Trial only | macOS |
| CopyQOpen-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| CopyClipText-only clipboard manager for the Mac menu bar | Free plan · from $7.99 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| KomorebiTiling window manager for Windows, with a separate Mac version | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| WizTreeFast disk space analyzer for Windows and macOS | Free plan · from $25 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| QuicksilverFree, open-source keyboard launcher for macOS | Free | Free | macOS |
| UeliCross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| DropzoneDrag-and-drop action grid and file shelf for the Mac menu bar | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | macOS |
| YoinkDrag-and-drop shelf for files and snippets on the Mac | Free trial · from $8.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Default Folder XFaster Open and Save dialogs and folder access on the Mac | Free trial · from $39.95 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Mac Mouse FixTrackpad-style gestures and smooth scrolling for third-party mice | Free trial · from $2.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| LinearMouseFree, open-source mouse and trackpad customizer for Mac | Free | Free | macOS |
| HomerowKeyboard labels for clicking any button or link on macOS | Free trial · from $49.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| SwishTrackpad-gesture window manager for macOS | Free trial · from $16 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| DockDoorFree Dock window previews and Alt-Tab switcher for macOS | Free | Free | macOS |
| SwiftBarOpen-source tool that puts script output in the Mac menu bar | Free | Free | macOS |
| boring.notchTurns the MacBook notch into a music player and file shelf | Free | Free | macOS |
| OnyXFree maintenance, cleaning and tweaking utility for macOS | Free | Free | macOS |
| PearcleanerFree, source-available app uninstaller and cleaner for Mac | Free | Free | macOS |
| KeepingYouAwakeMenu bar utility that stops a Mac from going to sleep | Free | Free | macOS |
| NumiText-based calculator for Mac with unit and currency conversion | Free plan · from $29.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| SoulverNotepad calculator for Mac, iPad and iPhone with an answer column | Free trial · from $15 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| VeljaMac browser picker that routes links to a browser, profile or app | Free trial · from $10 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Browser extension |
| UniGetUIFree graphical front end for WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey and more | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| TextSniperMac menu bar tool that copies text from any part of the screen | Free trial · from $7.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| FlameshotFree, open-source screenshot tool with on-screen annotation | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| SynergyShare one keyboard and mouse across Windows, Mac and Linux PCs | Free trial · from $15 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| TeraCopyFile copy and move tool for Windows with checksum verification | Free plan · from $34.95 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows |
Common questions
Which desktop utilities work on Mac?
76 of the 94 desktop utilities in this directory list a Mac app. They are Raycast, Setapp, Alfred, Rectangle, TextExpander, Paste, BetterTouchTool, CleanMyMac, Bartender, Keyboard Maestro, Magnet, Karabiner-Elements, iStat Menus, 7-Zip, Maccy and 61 more.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
Raycast, Alfred, Rectangle, TextExpander, Karabiner-Elements, 7-Zip, Maccy, Stats, Hammerspoon, LaunchBar, CCleaner, AltTab, BetterDisplay, Espanso, LocalSend and 34 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 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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