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ShowWhatProcessLocksFile alternatives

Discover what processes lock a specific file or folder. It is a simpler and faster clone of the PowerToys File Locksmith utility.

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12 Windows apps in the same category as ShowWhatProcessLocksFile, ranked by what they have in common and by popularity.

  • AutoHotkey

    Macro-creation and automation-oriented scripting utility for Windows.

    Open source 2.0.31 7.8M ↓ ★ 13.3K windows
  • Bazel

    a fast, scalable, multi-language and extensible build system

    Open source 9.3.1 527.6K ↓ ★ 26K
  • Textify

    A tool for Windows to copy text from dialogs and controls which dont allow it otherwise

    Open source 1.10.4 10.6K ↓ ★ 1.1K windows, utility
  • Simplenote

    Simplenote is an easy way to keep notes, lists, ideas and more. Your notes stay in sync with all your devices for free.

    Open source 2.24.0 33.6K ↓ ★ 5.3K utility
  • osquery

    SQL powered operating system instrumentation, monitoring, and analytics.

    Open source 5.24.0 1.6M ↓ ★ 23.7K
  • Hydrus Network

    A personal booru-style media tagger that can import files and tags from your hard drive and popular websites. Content can be shared with other users via user-run servers.

    Open source v665 136.4K ↓ ★ 3.2K utility
  • LocalSend

    Share files to nearby devices. Free, open source, cross-platform. An open source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop.

    Open source 1.18.2 69.6K ↓ ★ 95.2K utility
  • Gauge

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    Open source 1.6.28 105.8K ↓ ★ 3.2K utility
  • Stretchly

    Stretchly is a cross-platform electron app that reminds you to take breaks when working on your computer.

    Open source 1.22.1 67.6K ↓ ★ 6.6K windows, utility
  • CopyQ

    Clipboard manager with advanced features

    Open source 17.0.0 70.4K ↓ ★ 12.5K utility
  • Windows File Manager

    Original Windows File Manager (winfile) with enhancements

    Open source 10.4.0.0 6.1K ↓ ★ 7.1K
  • Ditto

    Ditto is an extension to the Windows Clipboard. You copy something to the Clipboard and Ditto takes what you copied and stores it in a database to retrieve at a later time.

    Open source 3.25.113.0 459.2K ↓ ★ 7.4K

Comparison

AppLicenceVersionUpdatedGitHub starsChocolatey downloads
ShowWhatProcessLocksFile Open source 12.0 November 4, 2026 164 —
AutoHotkey Open source 2.0.31 October 25, 2026 13.3K 7.8M
Bazel Open source 9.3.1 November 5, 2026 26K 527.6K
Textify Open source 1.10.4 November 13, 2023 1.1K 10.6K
Simplenote Open source 2.24.0 November 24, 2025 5.3K 33.6K
osquery Open source 5.24.0 October 22, 2026 23.7K 1.6M
Hydrus Network Open source v665 March 26, 2026 3.2K 136.4K
LocalSend Open source 1.18.2 August 26, 2026 95.2K 69.6K
Gauge Open source 1.6.28 March 31, 2026 3.2K 105.8K
Stretchly Open source 1.22.1 August 13, 2026 6.6K 67.6K
CopyQ Open source 17.0.0 October 8, 2026 12.5K 70.4K
Windows File Manager Open source 10.4.0.0 February 25, 2025 7.1K 6.1K
Ditto Open source 3.25.113.0 September 27, 2025 7.4K 459.2K