LaunchMenu
7.0#3 in start menu customization softwareFree planFree planAPImacOSWindows
VisitLaunchMenu vs Pinpoint
What both publish
| Fact | LaunchMenu | Pinpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Extensibility | An applet manager is described for installing and removing official and third-party applets. | Developers can create local plugins using the Pinpoint.Plugin NuGet package and configure their build directory in settings. |
| License | The GitHub repository identifies the project as MIT licensed. | The repository identifies the project as GPL-3.0 licensed. |
| Product | LaunchMenu is an open-source application that brings utilities called applets to users through a keyboard-centric interface. | Pinpoint describes itself as a fast, open-source keystroke launcher for Windows. |
LaunchMenu plans
- FreeFree
Pinpoint plans
- PinpointFree
Pick LaunchMenu if…
LaunchMenu suits users who want keyboard-driven access to a set of small utilities on Windows or macOS. Developers familiar with TypeScript and React can also build applets for it.
Pick Pinpoint if…
Pinpoint suits Windows users who want a keyboard-driven way to search apps, bookmarks, and files alongside utilities and productivity tools. Its OpenAI feature requires an API key.