Launchie AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like Launchie

Launchie is described as 'Apple removed icon rearranging and folders from Launchpad in macOS 26 Tahoe. Launchie brings back the power and adds even more control to your app launching experience' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Launchie for Mac. The best Launchie alternative is LaunchMe, which is free. Other great apps like Launchie are LaunchOS, LaunchBay, Launchy.space and LaunchNext.

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  1. LaunchMe icon

    LaunchMe

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    Customizable app launcher for your Mac. Customize, set wallpaper, make it work your way.

    10 LaunchMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • LaunchMe is the most popular Mac alternative to Launchie.

    • LaunchMe is the most popular free alternative to Launchie.

    • LaunchMe is Freemium and ProprietaryLaunchie is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • LaunchMe is CustomizableLaunchie is not according to our users
  2. LaunchOS icon

    LaunchOS

     6 likes

    Replicates the native Launchpad for macOS, offering a familiar launcher interface with adjustable icon grid, vertical scrolling mode, customizable settings panel, and right-click shortcut operations, alongside unique options for efficient app organization.

    9 LaunchOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Settings - Apps
     
  4. LaunchBay icon

    LaunchBay

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    LaunchBay is the Forever-Free macOS Launchpad. It's more than just a customizable launcher and an efficient way to use macOS.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. Launchy.space icon

    Launchy.space

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    Launchy is the open-source Launchpad alternative macOS users have been waiting for. Fullscreen mode mirrors the classic Launchpad experience but adds richer controls, while Floaty Mode doubles as a HUD with fast toggles that match the new macOS design without changing the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Launchy.space is the most popular Open Source alternative to Launchie.

    • Launchy.space is Free and Open SourceLaunchie is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. LaunchNext icon

    LaunchNext

     2 likes

    Bring your Launchpad back in macOS26+, highly customizable, powerful, free.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. LaunchPadder icon

    LaunchPadder

     4 likes

    LaunchPadder is a free macOS LaunchPad tool that organizes and sorts apps and folders on LaunchPad according to certain rules.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. Launchpad Manager icon

    Launchpad Manager

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    Delete, Rearrange, Group or Ungroup any of your Launchpad Icons, or simply put them into alphabetical order!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Main Screen
     
  11. Launchpad-Control icon

    Launchpad-Control

     1 like

    Launchpad-Control is a small tool which allows you to easily hide/unhide apps (and groups) from Launchpad in Mac OS X Lion.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. AppGrid Launcher icon

    AppGrid Launcher

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    Ready for macOS Tahoe? With Launchpad being replaced, AppGrid is the perfect way to keep the classic grid view you love. It's the ideal Launchpad replacement for users who want simplicity and power.

    9 AppGrid Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Experience the modern, intuitive interface of AppGrid
     
  13. NovaPadGo icon

    NovaPadGo

     Like

    Upgrade Tahoe 26 and can't find Launchpad? Don't worry! NovaPadGo comes to the rescue, fully customize your own Launchpad!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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