altbox catalogs alternative command-line tools for common Unix utilities across Linux, Unix, and macOS.
Pick
23 alternativesfcp
fcp copies large files and directories as an alternative to the Unix cp command, with a focus on faster transfer.
About fcp
fcp is an open-source command-line tool for Unix-like systems such as Linux and macOS. It works as an alternative to the classic cp(1) command for copying files and directories.
It handles common copy tasks, including copying a source file to a destination file and copying multiple sources into a destination directory. Usage information is available through fcp --help. It is distributed with pre-built binaries, and can also be installed via Cargo, Homebrew on macOS, the AUR on Arch Linux, or nixpkgs on NixOS.
It suits users who already use the terminal and cp for file operations and want another option focused on large files and directories. It is intended for common use cases rather than as a full replacement for all cp options.
Key features
- Copies files and directories from the command line
- Copies a source file to a destination file
- Copies multiple sources into a destination directory
- Installable via Cargo, Homebrew, AUR, and Nix
- Shows usage information with fcp --help
Best for: Terminal users on Linux or macOS who copy large files and directories with cp.
Good for
- Open source
- Supports Linux and macOS
- Offers multiple installation methods
- Covers common cp use cases
Watch out for
- Does not replace all cp options
- Optimized for SSD; may perform poorly on HDD
- Supports only Unix-like operating systems
fcp at a glance
- Website
- github.com/Svetlitski/fcp
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
fcp alternatives
Tools and sites you could use instead, ranked by how closely they match.
DidYouMean corrects spelling from the command line when users are unsure how a word is written.
Open source
24 alternatives
DZR plays Deezer from the command line or VS Code, with support listed for Linux, BSD, macOS, Android, and Windows through WSL.
Open source
24 alternatives
Linux Wi-Fi Hotspot creates wireless hotspots on Linux through a graphical or command-line interface.
Open source
24 alternatives
kew plays music from a shell interface and is described on its project page.
Open source
24 alternatives
Macchina displays system information on Linux, macOS, Windows, and other listed platforms.
Open source
24 alternativesPopular in Linux Apps
Well-known listings from the same topic.
The Levelatorarchive.org/details/conversationsnetwork_org-l…Alacrittyalacritty.orgShellScriptshellscript.shghostwriterghostwriter.kde.orgLibrebootlibreboot.orgShellCheckshellcheck.net
fcp FAQ
What is fcp?
fcp is an open-source command-line alternative to the Unix cp command for copying large files and directories on Linux and macOS.
How can fcp be installed?
Pre-built binaries are available under releases. It can also be installed with Cargo, Homebrew on macOS, the AUR on Arch Linux, or nixpkgs on NixOS.
Does fcp replace cp?
No. It aims to handle common use cases of cp, but does not aim to replace all cp options.
Does fcp work on HDD systems?
It is optimized for systems with an SSD. On systems with an HDD, it may exhibit poor performance.
Is something wrong or out of date?
Tell us and an editor will check it.
Own this website?
Claim this listing
Claim the listing and suggest updates yourself. An editor checks every claim first.