Launchy
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VisitLaunchy vs Starling
What both publish
| Fact | Launchy | Starling |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The official plugin list includes PuTTY sessions, Todoist, Windows Live Messenger, system power controls and task switching. | The Linux desktop launches applications installed on the machine; its App Store can install more applications. |
| License | SourceForge identifies the project as GNU General Public License version 2.0. | Starling says its software is open source under Apache 2.0 and invites people to read the code and build on it. |
Launchy plans
- Pay what you wantFree
Starling plans
- StarlingFree
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 Starling if…
Starling may suit people interested in trying an open-source desktop environment on supported Linux or Windows configurations. Users should be comfortable with an early preview and its stated limitations.