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Alternatives to Starling

Starling spans more than a launcher: it pairs a 2D desktop with an optional 3D city workspace, and its Linux desktop includes a Wayland compositor, window manager, dock, spaces, and nine first-party apps. It can launch installed applications and install more through its App Store, while supporting native Wayland clients and X11 apps. The project is free and open source under Apache 2.0, with a Windows shell as well as Linux, macOS, and web platforms listed. That broad scope…

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Launchy

Launchy is a free cross-platform utility for opening programs, files, folders, and websites with a few keystrokes.

Free planOpen sourceAndroidAPILinux

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Executor

Executor is a free Windows desktop workflow application for launching tasks from commands or hotkeys.

Free planOpen sourceSelf-hostedWindows

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LaunchMenu

LaunchMenu is a free, open-source application that brings utilities called applets into a keyboard-focused interface.

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Dawn Launcher
Dawn Launcher organizes apps, files, and websites into one place on Windows for quicker access and a tidier desktop.
Free planWindows
6.5CN¥34 one-time
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Listary
Listary is a Windows file search tool and app launcher that finds files and folders by name, path, or format, then ranks results according to usage habits.
Free planWindows
6.5$19.95 one-time
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MaxLauncher
MaxLauncher is a free, open-source tabbed launcher for Windows that helps users find and run programs, folders, or commands with two or three keystrokes.
Free planWindows
6.4Free plan
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Start Menu X
Start Menu X replaces the Windows system Start menu with a customizable menu aimed at professionals and power users.
Free planWindows
6.4$14.99 one-time
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PExplorer
PExplorer is the shell component of WinXShell, intended as a freely available replacement for Windows Explorer in Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE).
Free planWindows
6.3Free plan
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Pinpoint
Pinpoint is a free, open-source keystroke launcher for Windows.
Free planWindows
6.3Free plan
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StartAllBack
Windows
6.3$4.99 one-time
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SbieShell
SbieShell is a Windows shell program for Sandboxie’s isolated desktops, covering the desktop, Start menu, taskbar, and notification area.
Free planWindows
6.2Free plan
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Flow Launcher
Flow Launcher is a free, open-source search and app launcher for Windows 10 and later.
Free planWindows
6.1Free plan
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Keypirinha
Keypirinha is a free keyboard-focused launcher for Windows.
Free planWindows
6.1Free plan
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SystemTrayMenu
SystemTrayMenu is a free, open-source Windows toolbar and Start Menu alternative for browsing and opening files.
Free planWindows
6.1Free plan
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My Start Menu
Windows
6.0$25 one-time
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StartIsBack
StartIsBack brings a Windows 7-style Start menu and taskbar to newer Windows versions.
Windows
6.0$4.99 one-time
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Wradial
Wradial is a Windows shortcut wheel that starts apps, inserts saved text, triggers keyboard shortcuts, runs commands and launches workflows from a key gesture.
Free planWindows
6.0Free plan
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Aston
Windows
5.9$29.95 one-time
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Fluent Search
Fluent Search is a free, keyboard-driven search and productivity tool for Windows.
Free planWindows
5.9Free plan
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GroDock
Windows
5.9$4.99 one-time
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Seelen UI
Seelen UI is a free customization layer for Windows 10 and Windows 11 that helps organize windows and reshape the desktop.
Free planWindows
5.9Free plan
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Start Menu Reviver
Start Menu Reviver is a free Windows utility that provides a Start Menu with a Metro-style interface and customizable tiles.
Free planWindows
5.9Free plan
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ViStart
ViStart replaces the Windows Start menu with a configurable menu styled after Windows 7.
Free planWindows
5.9Free plan
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ExplorerPatcher
ExplorerPatcher is a free Windows program for adjusting parts of the desktop working environment.
Free planWindows
5.8Free plan
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Start Everywhere
Start Everywhere is a Windows alternative Start menu for reaching installed programs, documents, other files, and system functions.
Free planWindows
5.8Free plan
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Windhawk
Windhawk is free, open-source Windows software for customizing Windows programs through installable mods.
Free planWindows
5.8Free plan
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Cairo Desktop Environment
Cairo Desktop Environment is a free, customizable desktop environment for Windows, designed around stability, performance, and productivity.
Free planWindows
5.7Free plan
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Open-Shell Menu
Open-Shell Menu is a free collection of utilities that restores classic Windows features.
Free planWindows
5.7Free plan
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Portable Start Menu
Free planWindows
5.7Free plan
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Command Wheel
Windows
5.6$2.79 one-time
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