Flow Launcher AlternativesApplication Launchers & File Search Utilities like Flow Launcher

Flow Launcher is described as 'Dedicated to make your workflow flow more seamlessly. Aimed at being more than an app launcher, it searches, integrates and expands on functionalities. Flow will continue to evolve, designed to be open and built with the community at heart' and is a popular application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Flow Launcher for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Flow Launcher alternative is Microsoft PowerToys, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Flow Launcher are Vicinae, Listary, Alfred and Raycast.

filter to find the best alternatives

Flow Launcher alternatives are mainly Application Launchers, but if you're looking for File Search Utilities or Web Search Engines you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Flow Launcher.
More about Flow Launcher
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Flow Launcher alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. Microsoft PowerToys icon

    Microsoft PowerToys

     280 likes

    Open-source utilities for Windows include FancyZones for window management, PowerRename for bulk renaming, and Keyboard Manager for custom shortcuts. Ad-free, supports multi-monitor setups, no registration needed, lightweight resource usage, and works offline.

    65 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microsoft PowerToys screenshot 1
     

    • Most users think Microsoft PowerToys is a great Flow Launcher alternative.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is the most popular Windows alternative to Flow Launcher.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Flow Launcher.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is Free and Open SourceFlow Launcher is also Free and Open Source
  2. Vicinae icon

    Vicinae

     33 likes

    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    Vicinae screenshot 1
     

    • Vicinae is the most popular Linux alternative to Flow Launcher.

    • Vicinae is Free and Open SourceFlow Launcher is also Free and Open Source
  4. Listary icon

    Listary

     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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • File Explorer
    Global Search
     
  5. Ad
    Screenshot
    Direct Folders icon
    Direct Folders

    Access your folders from anywhere.

    http://codesector.com
    Learn More
  6. Alfred icon

    Alfred

     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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Alfred screenshot 1
     

    • Alfred is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Flow Launcher.

    • Alfred is Freemium and ProprietaryFlow Launcher is Free and Open Source
  7. Raycast icon

    Raycast

     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)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    Raycast screenshot 1
     
  8. Launchy icon

    Launchy

     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

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Launchy screenshot 1
     
  12. ueli icon

    ueli

     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)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    ueli screenshot 1
     
  13. Fluent Search icon

    Fluent Search

     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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Search for browser tabs
     
  15. QuickFind icon

    QuickFind

     11 likes

    QuickFind is a unified search tool providing instant access to files, apps, and web pages. It supports major search engines such as Google and Bing. Seamlessly switch between local and online content, and categorize searches into files, photos, music, and videos.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    QuickFind screenshot 1
     
12 of 45 Flow Launcher alternatives