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 50 alternatives to Microsoft PowerToys for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Microsoft PowerToys alternative is Flow Launcher, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft PowerToys are Unlocker, Listary, Launchy and Alfred.

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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. Mouse Locator icon

    Mouse Locator

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    Highly visible locator instantly reveals your mouse position. Controllable trigger time period, from 1 second to 30 minutes. Eliminates the frustrating search of your screen.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  2. DFX Tweaker icon

    DFX Tweaker

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    DFX Tweaker is a small and versatile tool designed to get system information and tweak your OS beyond what Microsoft allows you.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Linux PowerToys icon

    Linux PowerToys

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    Linux PowerToys brings a set of utilities to tune and streamline Linux experience for greater productivity.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Type The Board

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    "Type the Board" is a tiny application developed by Wizardry and Steamworks and fulfills the sole purpose of being able to use keystrokes in order to simulate pasting the contents of the clipboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Jiggle icon

    Jiggle

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    Jiggle is a Gnome Shell extension that highlights the cursor position when the mouse is moved rapidly.

    13 Jiggle alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
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