bemenu AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like bemenu

bemenu is described as 'Dynamic menu library and client program inspired by dmenu' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to bemenu for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, Windows, Wayland and File Explorer apps. The best bemenu alternative is Vicinae, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like bemenu are Listary, Launchy, Alfred and Raycast.

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  1. Vicinae icon
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    High-performance native launcher for Linux built with C++ and Qt delivers fast keyboard-driven system access, an efficient modular core, built-in modules, support for server-side React or TypeScript extensions, and reuse of Raycast extensions with minimal changes.

    52 Vicinae alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
    • Vicinae is the most popular Linux alternative to bemenu.

    • Vicinae is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to bemenu.

    • Vicinae is Free and Open Sourcebemenu is also Free and Open Source
    • Vicinae is Privacy focusedbemenu is not according to our users
  2. Listary icon
     285 likes

    Listary is a revolutionary search utility for Windows that makes finding your files and launching applications blazing fast, for casual and power users alike!.

    116 Listary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • File Explorer
     
    • Listary is the most popular Windows alternative to bemenu.

    • Listary is Freemium and Proprietarybemenu is Free and Open Source
    • Listary is Customizablebemenu is not according to our users
  3. Launchy icon
     646 likes

    Launchy is a free Windows and Linux utility designed to help you forget about your start menu, the icons on your desktop, and even your file manager. Launchy indexes the programs in your start menu and can launch your documents, project files, folders, and bookmarks with just a...

    112 Launchy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Launchy is the most popular Mac alternative to bemenu.

    • Launchy is Free and Open Sourcebemenu is also Free and Open Source
    • Launchy is Customizablebemenu is not according to our users
  4. Alfred icon
     304 likes

    Alfred is a productivity application for macOS, which boosts your efficiency with hotkeys, keywords and text expansion. Search your Mac and the web, and control your Mac using custom actions with the Powerpack.

    133 Alfred alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • Alfred is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to bemenu.

    • Alfred is Freemium and Proprietarybemenu is Free and Open Source
    • Alfred is Customizablebemenu is not according to our users
  5. Raycast icon
     65 likes

    Raycast revolutionizes Mac productivity with AI-driven task automation, command shortcuts, and customizable workflows. Create snippets, manage clipboard history, translate text, and maintain sync across devices. Discover day planning, distraction-free focus, and versatile virtual assistance.

    74 Raycast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
     
  6. ueli icon
     72 likes

    Developed with the Electron framework, ueli is the type of tool that adopts simplicity, leaving out any unnecessary options and configuration settings. It creates an icon in the system tray at startup, where it sits silently throughout its runtime, without disturbing you with...

    84 ueli alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Fluent Search icon
     43 likes

    Fluent Search is a fast and easy-to-use search application that lets you search for running applications, browser tabs, bookmarks, files, and more. Unlike Windows Start Menu, Fluent Search focuses on continuing existing work, it let you jump easily between running application...

    125 Fluent Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Cerebro icon
     59 likes

    Cerebro is an open source and free electron-based productivity software alternative to Alfred and Spotlight. It is focused on speed and good UI and UX. In most cases you don't even need to open another application, because you can see results right in Cerebro, like google...

    64 Cerebro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Albert icon
     70 likes

    Albert is a C++/Qt based desktop agnostic keyboard launcher that helps you to accomplish your workflows in a breeze. Its goals are usability and beauty, performance and extensibility.

    64 Albert alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
     
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