HeadsetControl shows sidetone and battery status for selected Logitech, SteelSeries, and Corsair headsets on Linux and macOS.
The Best Progress Alternatives in 2026
Looking for something like Progress? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 24 are open source.
progress shows completion status for commands such as cp, mv, and dd on Linux.
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| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HeadsetControl | — | Yes | Linux |
| 2 | zx | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 3 | rcm | — | Yes | Linux, macOS |
| 4 | DidYouMean | — | Yes | Linux, macOS |
| 5 | DZR | — | Yes | Android, Linux, macOS |
| 6 | fcp | — | Yes | Linux, macOS |
| 7 | Linux WiFi Hotspot | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 8 | Linux Command Library | — | Yes | Android, Linux |
| 9 | Vicinae | — | Yes | Linux |
| 10 | todo | — | Yes | Linux |
All Progress alternatives
zx helps write scripts in JavaScript with shell-command support, according to its project page.
rcm manages configuration files and dotfiles through a command-line suite.
DidYouMean corrects spelling from the command line when users are unsure how a word is written.
DZR plays Deezer from the command line or VS Code, with support listed for Linux, BSD, macOS, Android, and Windows through WSL.
fcp copies large files and directories as an alternative to the Unix cp command, with a focus on faster transfer.
Linux Wi-Fi Hotspot creates wireless hotspots on Linux through a graphical or command-line interface.
Linux Command Library provides command references and formatted manual pages for Linux users.
Vicinae launches apps through a native desktop command palette, with Linux, macOS, and Windows versions listed.
todo manages tasks from a Rust command-line program, with package and flake installation options listed.
FeatherPad offers plain-text editing on Linux through a Qt-based application, according to its project description.
Macfetch displays system information on macOS as a Neofetch alternative written in Rust.
AppManager installs and uninstalls AppImage packages through a GTK and Libadwaita desktop utility.
gh-zsh sets up a shell environment for Ubuntu and macOS with components including the Powerlevel10k theme.
Tauon plays music on desktop systems, with features for browsing and managing a music library.
REAL Video Enhancer processes video through interpolation, upscaling, decompression, and denoising on Linux, Windows, and macOS.
rquickshare implements Nearby Share and Quick Share for Android on Linux and macOS.
SpotX-Bash blocks ads in the Spotify desktop client on Linux and macOS, according to its project description.
Macchina displays system information on Linux, macOS, Windows, and other listed platforms.
Spicetify CLI customizes the Spotify client on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Blanket plays ambient audio with a selection of sounds users can combine.
Search and play YouTube videos on Linux using youtube-viewer, according to its project description.
MusicPod plays music, radio, television, and podcasts on Ubuntu and macOS, according to its project description.
Anyme X tracks anime across services including AniList, MyAnimeList, and Simkl.
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