Launchy
7.7#1 in start menu customization softwareFree planFree planAndroidAPILinuxmacOS
Visit| Fact | Launchy | SyMenu |
|---|---|---|
| Plugins | Launchy has a plugin architecture with plugins for web searches, Firefox bookmarks, calculations, custom commands and more. | SyMenu supports third party plugins, which can be installed by copying a plugin folder into the SyMenu Plugin folder. |
| Purpose | Launchy is a free cross-platform utility for replacing the start menu, desktop icons and file manager. | SyMenu is a portable application launcher and Start Menu replacement that can index applications installed on the host PC. |
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.
SyMenu suits Windows users who want a portable way to organize and launch applications from a computer or removable drive. Its program suites and plugin support may also appeal to IT professionals and sysops.