CLaunch Alternatives

CLaunch is described as 'You are free to choose double-click on the desktop and move mouse to the corner of the screen, such as a hot key, how to display more than 100' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to CLaunch for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, GNOME and KDE Plasma apps. The best CLaunch alternative is Fences. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try RocketDock or Cairo-Dock. Other great apps like CLaunch are ObjectDock, QuickKeyLauncher, Winstep Nexus and Docky.

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  1. This pendrive suite is an application launcher that runs in the notification area. It uses a Vista-like menu style. The suite is preloaded with multiple free applications and users can choose which type of bundled software package to download.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. Dash to Panel icon
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    An icon taskbar for the GNOME Shell. This extension moves the dash into the GNOME main panel so that the application launchers and system tray are combined into a single panel, similar to that found in KDE Plasma and Windows 7+.

    10 Dash to Panel alternatives

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    • Linux
    • GNOME
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  3. XWindows Dock icon
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    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
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  4. DockShelf icon
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    Did you ever wish your Dock could do more or handle more of your apps and files? DockShelf lets you place unlimited docks around your desktop so you never run out of space again for your commonly used files, folders and applications!

    23 DockShelf alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5.  4 likes

    A simple dock for Windows which features extensive theming capabilities and blurry reflections. The dock is fully compatible with Windows Vista/7/8/8.1.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. PyPanel icon
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    PyPanel is a lightweight panel/taskbar written in Python and C for X11 window managers. It can be easily customized to match any desktop theme or taste. PyPanel works with EWMH compliant WMs (Openbox, PekWM, FVWM, etc.) and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v2.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  7. Advanced Run icon
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    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
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  8. Radian icon
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    Radian is a simple radial application launcher. The interface is triggered by a continuous right-click and is divided into four slices. Each slice can be configured differently.

    32 Radian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9.  6 likes

    DockBarX is a lightweight taskbar / panel replacement for Linux which works as a stand-alone dock (called DockX), as an an Avant Window Navigator applet, as a Xfce4 panel applet1, as a matepanel applet2 or as a legacy gnome2 panel applet.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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