Kupfer
5.4#37 in app launcher softwareLinux
VisitKupfer vs Launchy
What both publish
| Fact | Kupfer | Launchy |
|---|---|---|
| License | The project is licensed under GNU General Public License v3 or any later version. | SourceForge identifies the project as GNU General Public License version 2.0. |
| Plugin development | Kupfer loads Python extension modules at runtime, with plugins implemented as Python files or packages. | Developing binary-compatible plugins currently requires Visual Studio 2005. |
| Plugins | Plugins extend Kupfer’s quick access to objects beyond applications. | Launchy has a plugin architecture with plugins for web searches, Firefox bookmarks, calculations, custom commands and more. |
| Purpose | Kupfer is an interface for quick access to applications and their documents. | Launchy is a free cross-platform utility for replacing the start menu, desktop icons and file manager. |
Kupfer plans
No prices published.
Launchy plans
- Pay what you wantFree
Pick Kupfer 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.