Desktop Utilities
Open-source desktop utilities
37 of the 94 desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.
36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RectangleFree, open-source window snapping for macOS | Free | Free | macOS |
| Microsoft PowerToysFree Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11 | Free | Free | Windows |
| AutoHotkeyFree, open-source scripting language for Windows automation | Free | Free | Windows |
| Karabiner-ElementsFree, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS | Free | Free | 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 |
| DittoFree, open-source clipboard manager for Windows | Free | Free | Windows |
| ShareXFree, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows | Free | Free | Windows |
| HammerspoonFree, open-source macOS automation scripted in Lua | Free | Free | macOS |
| Flow LauncherFree, open-source app launcher and file search for Windows | Free | Free | Windows |
| AltTabWindows-style window switcher for macOS, free and open source | Free plan · from $9.99 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 |
| GreenshotFree, open-source screenshot tool for Windows with an editor | Free plan · from $1.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| 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 |
| MonitorControlFree, open-source brightness and volume control for Mac displays | Free | Free | macOS |
| CopyQOpen-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| WinDirStatFree, open-source disk usage analyzer for Windows | Free | Free | Windows |
| FilesOpen-source file manager for Windows with tabs and dual pane | Free plan · from $12.99 one-time | Yes | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| BleachBitFree, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux | Free | Free | Windows, Linux |
| EarTrumpetPer-app volume mixer for the Windows system tray | Free | Free | Windows |
| Twinkle TrayFree brightness sliders for external monitors on Windows | Free | Free | Windows |
| KeepingYouAwakeMenu bar utility that stops a Mac from going to sleep | Free | Free | macOS |
| UniGetUIFree graphical front end for WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey and more | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| FlameshotFree, open-source screenshot tool with on-screen annotation | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
Common questions
Which desktop utilities are open source?
37 of the 94 desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites. They are Rectangle, Microsoft PowerToys, AutoHotkey, Karabiner-Elements, 7-Zip, Maccy, Stats, Ditto, ShareX, Hammerspoon, Flow Launcher, AltTab, Espanso, LocalSend, Greenshot and 22 more.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
Rectangle, Microsoft PowerToys, AutoHotkey, Karabiner-Elements, 7-Zip, Maccy, Stats, Ditto, ShareX, Hammerspoon, Flow Launcher, AltTab, Espanso, LocalSend, Greenshot and 21 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.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and each listing names the pages it was read from.