Appetizer
6.5#12 in app launcher softwareFree planFree planAPISelf-hostedWindows
VisitAppetizer vs Launchy
What both publish
| Fact | Appetizer | Launchy |
|---|---|---|
| Plugins | Available plugins include document encryption and decryption for a USB key, adding icons to groups, closing the dock after launching an app, revealing a shortcut target, and hiding the dock on startup. | Launchy has a plugin architecture with plugins for web searches, Firefox bookmarks, calculations, custom commands and more. |
| Purpose | Appetizer is a free application launcher, or dock, for Windows that organizes shortcuts and folders. | Launchy is a free cross-platform utility for replacing the start menu, desktop icons and file manager. |
Appetizer plans
- AppetizerFree
Launchy plans
- Pay what you wantFree
Pick Appetizer if…
Appetizer may suit Windows users who want a customizable dock to organize and launch shortcuts, including portable apps. Its ZIP option and application-directory settings may be useful for users who want to carry it on a USB stick.
Pick Launchy if…
Launchy may suit people who want keyboard-based access to programs, files, folders, or websites. Its portable mode may be useful for those who want to run it from a USB stick.