Apptivate Alternatives

Apptivate is described as 'A simple, beautiful hotkey manager. Launch applications, execute scripts, run automator workflows and open files or folders. All of this at the press of a key combination. Apptivate 2.0 introduces hotkey sequences, which are simply a sequence of key combinations' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Apptivate for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and BSD apps. The best Apptivate alternative is Alfred, which is free. Other great apps like Apptivate are ueli, Fluent Search, Keboard and Quicksilver.

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  1. Yal icon

    Yal

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    Access your files, programs, browser bookmarks, search engines and windows with a few key presses.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. Spark (Hotkey Manager) icon

    Spark (Hotkey Manager)

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    Spark is a powerful and easy shortcuts manager. With Spark you can create Hot Keys to launch applications and documents, execute AppleScripts, command iTunes, and more...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Still working well in Mac OSX 10.11 El Capitan!
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  4. Flashlight icon

    Flashlight

     7 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.

    59 Flashlight alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
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  5. iCanHazShortcut icon

    iCanHazShortcut

     4 likes

    Simple shortcut manager for macOS 10.8 or higher. It lets you execute any command that works in your terminal by pressing a combination of keyboard keys. No rocket science involved!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • UA flagUkraine
    iCanHazShortcut screenshot 1
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  6. CustomShortcuts icon

    CustomShortcuts

     2 likes

    Keyboard shortcuts help you work efficiently. Add keyboard shortcuts to common tasks. Use shortcuts that are easy to reach and easy to remember. Get your work done faster.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • LU flagLuxembourg
    • European Union flagEU
    CustomShortcuts screenshot 1
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  8. Launcher icon

    Launcher

     4 likes

    A fast and light utility that provides instant access to apps, search engines, scripts, Dictionary, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU
    Launcher screenshot 1
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  9. aLaunch icon

    aLaunch

     2 likes

    aLaunch is an application launcher of the types to access from menubar.

    20 aLaunch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    Basic menu system
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  10. Keysmith - Keyboard Shortcuts icon

    Keysmith - Keyboard Shortcuts

     1 like

    Keysmith lets you create keyboard shortcuts for any string of actions you can do with your mouse and keyboard. And Keysmith is smart. It isn't just clicking on coordinates, it's aware of apps, windows, buttons, lists, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Google Chrome
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  11. Shortcuts icon

    Shortcuts

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    Make your own keyboard shortcuts for everyday applications, frequent actions, most usable files and scripts, and your favorite websites.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU
    Shortcuts screenshot 1
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