Launchy
7.7#1 in start menu customization softwareFree planFree planAndroidAPILinuxmacOS
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Quicksilver
6.0#29 in app launcher softwareFree planFree planmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Launchy | Quicksilver |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The official plugin list includes PuTTY sessions, Todoist, Windows Live Messenger, system power controls and task switching. | The site lists Apple Mail, Gmail, Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Calendar, and Reminders among its plugin capabilities. |
| Plugins | Launchy has a plugin architecture with plugins for web searches, Firefox bookmarks, calculations, custom commands and more. | Hundreds of plugins extend Quicksilver, and plugins can be installed and managed from within the app. |
Launchy plans
- Pay what you wantFree
Quicksilver plans
- FreeFree
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.
Pick Quicksilver if…
It suits Mac users who want keyboard-driven launching, file actions and extensible workflows without a subscription.