18.7
Raycast is a productivity toolkit organized around an extendable launcher.
Free planiOSAPIExtension
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28.5
Launchy is a free cross-platform utility for opening programs, files, folders, and websites with a few keystrokes.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidAPILinux
38.4
Alfred is a macOS productivity app for launching applications, finding files and web results, and controlling a Mac with hotkeys, keywords, and custom actions.
Free planiOSAPImacOS
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PortableApps.com Platform
PortableApps.com Platform lets users assemble a portable collection of apps for a synced cloud folder, a local PC, or a USB drive.
Free planOpen sourceLinuxmacOSWindows8.2Free plan - 5
Dropzone
Dropzone is a Mac app for drag-and-drop workflows involving files, applications and services.
Free planAPImacOS8.0Free plan - 6
dmenu
dmenu is a free Linux dynamic menu for X that helps manage large collections of user-defined items.
Free planOpen sourceLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted7.7Free plan - 7
Executor
Executor is a free Windows desktop workflow application for launching tasks from commands or hotkeys.
Free planOpen sourceSelf-hostedWindows7.7Free plan - 8
True Launch Bar
Free planWindows7.5$19.90 one-time - 97.3Free plan
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GiMeSpace QuickMenu
GiMeSpace QuickMenu is a Windows task launcher and switcher that opens at the mouse cursor when you press an assigned mouse or keyboard key.
Free planWindows7.2Free plan - 11
Cerebro
Cerebro is an open-source desktop launcher for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 12
7.1Free plan - 13
Appetizer
Appetizer is a free, open-source application launcher dock for Windows that organizes shortcuts and folders.
Free planAPISelf-hostedWindows7.1Free plan - 147.0Free plan
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Winstep Nexus Dock
Winstep Nexus Dock provides one-click access to frequently used applications, folders, documents, and commands through a customizable dock for Windows.
Free planWindows6.9$12.95 one-time - 16
Rofi
Rofi is a free utility for switching windows, launching applications, opening an SSH login dialog, and providing menu workflows.
Free planLinuxmacOS6.8Free plan - 176.8Free plan
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ADW Launcher
ADW Launcher 2 is an Android launcher for changing a device’s home screen.
Free planAndroid6.8Free plan - 19
Flow Launcher
Flow Launcher is a free, open-source search and app launcher for Windows 10 and later.
Free planWindows6.6Free plan - 20
KISS Launcher
KISS Launcher is a free Android launcher for finding apps and contacts through a search box.
Free planAndroid6.6Free plan - 21
Cairo-Dock
Cairo-Dock is a Linux desktop interface built around docks, desklets, and panels.
Free planLinux6.5Free plan - 226.5Free plan
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PowerToys Command Palette
PowerToys Command Palette is a customizable Windows interface for launching apps, running commands, searching files, browsing the web, and opening system tools.
Free planWindows6.5Free plan - 24
Little Snitch
macOS6.5From €59 a month - 25
SlickRun
SlickRun is a free floating command-line utility for Windows that opens programs, websites, and other actions from typed commands.
Free planWindows6.4Free plan