Microsoft PowerToys Alternatives

Microsoft PowerToys is described as 'Set of open-source tools enhancing Windows with features like FancyZones, PowerRename, and Keyboard Manager. Lightweight and ad-free' and is a very popular application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft PowerToys for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad and iPhone apps. The best Microsoft PowerToys alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft PowerToys are Flow Launcher, Raycast, Unlocker and Launchy.

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Microsoft PowerToys alternatives are mainly Window Managers, but if you're looking for Application Launchers or File Search Utilities you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac, Linux and Window Manager. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Microsoft PowerToys.
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  1. Asyar icon

    Asyar

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    Asyar is a fast, extensible, local-first command launcher for macOS, Windows, and Linux. No account. No cloud. No subscription. Just a blazing-fast launcher that stays entirely on your machine.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. WinExt® Key Launcher icon

    WinExt® Key Launcher

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    WinExt Key Launcher is used to quickly open your resources by shortcut keys, you can press two keys (Ctrl+? or Alt+?) at any place of Windows to open the corresponding resource during it is running.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    WinExt® Key Launcher screenshot 1
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    PhraseExpress

    Autotext and snippet expander organizes reusable phrases in folders, inserts text by shortcuts or abbreviations, syncs phrase libraries across devices, includes macros, clipboard management, email integration, dynamic templates, ...

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  6. Hyperfocused icon

    Hyperfocused

     1 like

    Apps in the right spot with one click.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    Hyperfocused screenshot 1
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  7. Wins icon

    Wins

     2 likes

    Wins is a Windows Manager, which brings system-level arrange window features to Mac.

    64 Wins alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    Floating Split Window Drag to see the floating split window and drag on to quick split.
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  9. Tabame icon

    Tabame

     1 like

    Tabame is an alternative to Windows Taskbar. It also contains great tools such as advanced Hotkeys, QuickRun, Trktivity and Wizardly.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    QuickMenu
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  10. Thio's SVG Thumbnail Extension icon

    Thio's SVG Thumbnail Extension

     2 likes

    A native hardware-accelerated Windows SVG thumbnail handler for File Explorer that uses only the Windows API, written in Rust.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
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  11. Brow icon

    Brow

     1 like

    Free all-in-one Mac productivity app that replaces your launcher, clipboard manager, window manager, screenshot tool, and 20+ more utilities.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. Verve icon

    Verve

     2 likes

    Verve is a lightweight and blazingly fast launcher for accessing and opening applications, files and documents. It serves as a replacement for popular tools such as Spotlight, Raycast, and Alfred, and is written in the Rust programming language using the Tauri Framework.

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    • Mac
    Verve screenshot 1
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  13. HotKeyz icon

    HotKeyz

     7 likes

    HotKeyz is a keyboard utility with hotkey control for executing other files, folders or RUN commands. Launch applications in a Normal, Minimized or Maximized State. The Parameter option gives you parameter control when launching another application like Internet Explorer and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    The main interface of HotKeyz which shows all available hot keys
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  14. SMBAct icon

    SMBAct

     3 likes

    SMBAct is the all-in-one cross-platform solution that allows you to keep your windows and applications well-organized and significantly simplify the process of interaction with them.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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