Butler
6.1#19 in app launcher software$20 one-timemacOS
VisitButler vs Launchy
What both publish
| Fact | Butler | Launchy |
|---|---|---|
| Browser bookmarks | Release notes state that Butler added support for Google Chrome bookmarks and restored Firefox bookmark support as a visible-by-default feature. | Foxy indexes Firefox bookmarks and Firefox quick-search keywords. |
| Purpose | Butler helps automate routine tasks such as controlling music, opening programs and documents, switching users, and searching the web. | Launchy is a free cross-platform utility for replacing the start menu, desktop icons and file manager. |
Butler plans
- Butler$20, paid once
Launchy plans
- Pay what you wantFree
Pick Butler if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.