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The Best rcm Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives0 free · 24 open source

Looking for something like rcm? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 24 are open source.

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rcm manages configuration files and dotfiles through a command-line suite.

PricingNot confirmed
PlatformsLinux, macOS

Top picks at a glance

Quick comparison

#AlternativePricingOpen sourcePlatforms
1todo —YesLinux
2DidYouMean —YesLinux, macOS
3DZR —YesAndroid, Linux, macOS
4Linux WiFi Hotspot —YesLinux, Windows
5utils —YesLinux
6Fan Control —YesLinux, Windows
7Tauon —YesLinux, macOS, Windows
8zx —YesLinux, macOS, Windows
9Progress —YesLinux, macOS
10fcp —YesLinux, macOS
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All rcm alternatives

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todo

github.com/sioodmy/todoOpen source
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project

todo manages tasks from a Rust command-line program, with package and flake installation options listed.

3

DZR

github.com/yne/dzrOpen source
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project

DZR plays Deezer from the command line or VS Code, with support listed for Linux, BSD, macOS, Android, and Windows through WSL.

5

utils

github.com/Loupeznik/utilsOpen source
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project

The utils repository collects custom scripts and dotfiles, mainly for Linux systems.

6

Fan Control

github.com/wiiznokes/fan-controlOpen source
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project

Fan Control displays sensor readings and controls fans using configurable behaviors, with configuration saving and multiple platforms listed.

7

Tauon

github.com/Taiko2k/TauonOpen source
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project

Tauon plays music on desktop systems, with features for browsing and managing a music library.

8

zx

github.com/google/zxOpen source
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project

zx helps write scripts in JavaScript with shell-command support, according to its project page.

9

Progress

github.com/Xfennec/progressOpen source
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project

progress shows completion status for commands such as cp, mv, and dd on Linux.

10

fcp

github.com/Svetlitski/fcpOpen source
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project

fcp copies large files and directories as an alternative to the Unix cp command, with a focus on faster transfer.

11

dvm

github.com/diced/dvmOpen source
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project

dvm manages Discord versions on Linux, letting users install and switch between versions.

12

Solaar

github.com/pwr-Solaar/SolaarOpen source
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project

Solaar manages Logitech keyboards, mice, and other wireless devices on Linux, including devices connected through Unifying and Bolt receivers.

13

TuxManager

github.com/benapetr/TuxManagerOpen source
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project

TuxManager monitors and manages Linux processes in a Qt6 application modeled on Windows Task Manager.

15

Vicinae

github.com/vicinaehq/vicinaeOpen source
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project

Vicinae launches apps through a native desktop command palette, with Linux, macOS, and Windows versions listed.

16

MacFetch

github.com/gantoreno/macfetchOpen source
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project

Macfetch displays system information on macOS as a Neofetch alternative written in Rust.

17

AppManager

github.com/kem-a/AppManagerOpen source
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project

AppManager installs and uninstalls AppImage packages through a GTK and Libadwaita desktop utility.

18

Auto Setup

github.com/gustavohellwig/gh-zshOpen source
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project

gh-zsh sets up a shell environment for Ubuntu and macOS with components including the Powerlevel10k theme.

19

Featherpad

github.com/tsujan/FeatherPadOpen source
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project

FeatherPad offers plain-text editing on Linux through a Qt-based application, according to its project description.

21

FlyingCarpet

github.com/spieglt/FlyingCarpetOpen source
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project

Flying Carpet transfers files between Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows over ad hoc Wi-Fi without network infrastructure.

23

MusicPod

github.com/ubuntu-flutter-community/musicpodOpen source
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project

MusicPod plays music, radio, television, and podcasts on Ubuntu and macOS, according to its project description.

24

SpotX-Bash

github.com/SpotX-Official/SpotX-BashOpen source
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project

SpotX-Bash blocks ads in the Spotify desktop client on Linux and macOS, according to its project description.

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What is the best alternative to rcm?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to rcm are todo, DidYouMean, and DZR.
Are there open-source alternatives to rcm?
Yes: todo, DidYouMean, DZR, and Linux WiFi Hotspot.

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