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  1. XWindows Dock icon
     10 likes

    XWindows Dock - or XWD for short - is the newest free Windows Vista and XP program of the class Application Launcher and Desktop Organizer. But its not just another one: its the result of years of use and observation of the many dock programs on the market, plus all functions...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    3D Dock
    Stacks
    Minimize Application
    32 alternatives
  2.  3 likes

    NoLauncher is an extremely lightweight and minimal launcher for Android inspired by OLauncher Light, and OLauncher in general. It is very barebones and aims to provide only the most basic features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    54 alternatives
  3. Flashlight icon
     8 likes

    Flashlight gives you control over Spotlight. There are tons of options for customization so you can do things how you want to. Flashlight is designed to make enhancing Spotlight easy and enhance it's usefulness on macOS 10.9 and up.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Flashlight screenshot 1
    Flashlight screenshot 1
    60 alternatives
  4. Application launcher with bash-like completion. It's a simple program which provides a "run program" window, featuring a bash-like TAB completion. It uses GTK+ interface. Also, supports CTRL-R / CTRL-S / "!" for searching through history. Running commands.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    21 alternatives
  5. Advanced Run icon
     2 likes

    Advanced Run is a replacement for a standard Windows Run dialog. Advanced Run allows you to run any program, run any command line command, open and edit and print documents on behalf of any user account without switching between user accounts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Advanced Run screenshot 1
    main window
    settings
    37 alternatives
  6. Conjure icon
     3 likes

    Conjure is the fastest, smartest launcher for Android. Use it to open apps, make calls, toggle wifi, adjust volume, and much more. Search results are prioritized according to use so your favorite apps and contacts are always a keystroke away.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Conjure screenshot 1
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    +7
    Conjure screenshot 3
    30 alternatives
  7. A Central Hub for User-Categorized Shortcuts to Apps, Files & Folders, Quick Access to Drives & System Folders with PC Info & Resource Monitoring Dashboards and One-Click Access to Common Windows Operations.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    xBar for Windows with Black Theme and Docked on the Right, Showcasing 15% Transparency
    xBar for Windows in Steel Gray Theme with Left Docking and 10% Transparency
    xBar for Windows in Denim Theme for Windows 11, Docked on the Right with No Transparency
    +1
    xBar for Windows in Dark Slate Gray Theme for Windows 11, Docked on the Left with No Transparency
    5 alternatives
  8. Z-Cron icon
     2 likes

    Z-Cron is a scheduler which you can use to run jobs/tasks on your PC time-controlled with a schedule. Z-Cron is a central coordination point for the scheduling and automation of software.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Z-Cron screenshot 1
    Z-Cron screenshot 1
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    +4
    Z-Cron screenshot 3
    23 alternatives
  9. TurboLaunch icon
     2 likes

    TurboLaunch is a fully configurable tool-bar style application that can be set up to run many programs and perform certain pre-programmed actions. Like a toolbar, pictures are used to distinguish what a button is configured to do.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TurboLaunch screenshot 1
    3 alternatives
  10. Hoekey icon
     6 likes

    HoeKey is a lightweight portable application that helps you create user-defined hot key combinations that control a wide variety of Windows functions from launching programs to modifying windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Shortcut Interface
    21 alternatives
  11. OpenWith.org icon
     4 likes

    Do you have files on your computer that you don't know how to open? If so, you need the OpenWith.org Desktop Tool!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows Explorer
    Open PPS File
    6 alternatives
  12. LaunchBar Commander is what is commonly referred to as an "Application Launcher"; it is typically docked to the side of your screen and lets you configure buttons and menus which will launch your favorites programs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    LaunchBar Commander screenshot 1
    9 alternatives
  13. xlunch icon
     1 like

    Welcome! This is xlunch, the coolest graphical app launcher for Xorg/X11. It requires only pure Xlib and Imlib2. It allows you to run programs, commands, or simply select something out of a list using your mouse, keyboard, or both!

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    xlunch as logout/restart/shutdown interface
    xlunch in action
    29 alternatives
  14. Skylight icon
     1 like

    Skylight is an experimental keyboard launcher. It lets you quickly find and open anything on your computer or the web. Start apps, documents or search websites with a few keystrokes, it even learns from your habits.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Skylight screenshot 1
    Skylight screenshot 1
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    +4
    Skylight screenshot 3
    36 alternatives
  15. grun icon
     3 likes

    gRun is a GTK based Run dialog that closely resembles the Windows Run dialog, just like xexec. It has a intelligent history mechanism and a dual level fork() mechanism for launching the application in its own process.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    grun screenshot 1
    22 alternatives
  16. Welcome to Lumen, the minimalist launcher designed to enhance focus and digital freedom. Lumen is a lightweight, sleek, and powerful home screen replacement tool for those seeking productivity and tranquility.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Lumen | Minimalist Launcher screenshot 1
    Lumen | Minimalist Launcher screenshot 1
    Lumen | Minimalist Launcher screenshot 2
    +1
    Lumen | Minimalist Launcher screenshot 3
    51 alternatives
  17. LMT launcher icon
     3 likes

    LMT is a tool for Android (tested already on multiple devices - see below) that launches a command when perform single touch or multitouch gestures on the screen (In any app/screen/etc.). You can connect basic and advanced commands to any gesture LMT supports.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    LMT launcher screenshot 1
    LMT launcher screenshot 1
    LMT launcher screenshot 2
    6 alternatives