Luncher Alternatives

Luncher is described as 'Simple Windows application and file launcher. It allows you to setup buttons that act as shortcuts to open any application, file or folder. Luncher appears as a small panel on the top of the screen that is always easily accessible' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Luncher for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and KDE Plasma apps. The best Luncher alternative is Docking, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Luncher are RocketDock, ObjectDock, Cairo-Dock and Pieoneer.

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  1. MadAppLauncher icon
     12 likes

    A simple application launcher. It is very fast and easy to use. It is unlike your common dock or menu launcher. It introduces several different features such as QWERTY based launching, tab group navigation using numbers, custom window placement for programs, and the ability to...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. Dash to Dock icon
     3 likes

    A dock for the Gnome Shell. This extension moves the dash out of the overview transforming it in a dock for an easier launching of applications and a faster switching between windows and workspaces.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
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  3. Y'z Dock icon
     3 likes

    Y'z Dock is a program launcher like the dock in MacOS X. This application is currently in beta, so please send all reports to the author. In order to add icons, drag and drop a file (.exe, shortcut, etc.) straight from Explorer to the dock area.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. DockView is a macOS utility that shows live previews (thumbnails) of an application’s open windows when you hover over its icon in the Dock. You can quickly switch, minimize, or close windows directly from that preview panel — all without altering the system Dock itself.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. Multibar helps you organize your programs, files and folders. It allows you to find the information you need in a blink of an eye either over the internet or on your PC. It arranges all commonly used files and programs in a convenient and easy-to-use way.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. Run-Command icon
     7 likes

    Run-Command is a small, portable windows program and created as an alternative to the standard Windows Run-Dialog.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7.  1 like

    Fully configurable (w/ command line arguments and css) dock, written in Go, aimed exclusively at sway Wayland compositor. It features pinned buttons, task buttons, the workspace switcher and the launcher button.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  8. Radial Menu icon
     1 like

    Radial menu for files, apps, folders, clipboard, and macros. Fast, lightweight, and customisable.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Dragthing icon
     7 likes

    DragThing is the original dock designed to tidy up your Macintosh desktop.

    It puts all your documents, folders, and applications just a single click away. Highly flexible, it allows multiple docks, each customised to suit your exact needs.

    It stores frequently-used clippings su.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. FlashTray Pro icon
     6 likes

    Flashtray - Our system tray application launcher and macro tool makes you work more efficiently by automating a lot of repetitive keyboard tasks by using custom macros and hotkeys.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
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