Launchy
7.7#1 in start menu customization softwareFree planFree planAndroidAPILinuxmacOS
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Win9xplorer
5.3#35 in start menu customization softwareWindows
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| Fact | Launchy | Win9xplorer |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The official plugin list includes PuTTY sessions, Todoist, Windows Live Messenger, system power controls and task switching. | The maker identifies Spotify as an integration through its taskbar toolbar. |
| License | SourceForge identifies the project as GNU General Public License version 2.0. | The project is GPL-licensed; the repository identifies the license as GNU General Public License. |
| Purpose | Launchy is a free cross-platform utility for replacing the start menu, desktop icons and file manager. | Win9xplorer recreates the classic Windows 9x experience for modern Windows with a retro file explorer and taskbar. |
Launchy plans
- Pay what you wantFree
Win9xplorer plans
No prices published.
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 Win9xplorer if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.