Spotter AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like Spotter

Spotter is described as 'Productivity tool that allows to launch everything (e.g. switch the next song, connect Bluetooth device, set a timer, etc.) so you can stay focused on your current task' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Spotter for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Spotter alternative is Everything, which is free. Other great apps like Spotter are Vicinae, Flow Launcher, Alfred and Raycast.

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  1. Everything icon
     1243 likes

    An administrative tool that finds files and folders by filename instantly, displaying all files on local or network drives. Supports filters, 19 languages, portable usage, lightweight resource consumption, no tracking, and dark mode.

    115 Everything alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Everything is the most popular Windows alternative to Spotter.

    • Everything is the most popular free alternative to Spotter.

    • Everything is Free and ProprietarySpotter is Free and Open Source
    • Everything is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSpotter is not according to our users
  2. Vicinae icon
     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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
    • Vicinae is the most popular Linux alternative to Spotter.

    • Vicinae is the most popular Open Source alternative to Spotter.

    • Vicinae is Free and Open SourceSpotter is also Free and Open Source
    • Vicinae is Privacy focused and LightweightSpotter is not according to our users
  3. Flow Launcher icon
     86 likes

    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.

    45 Flow Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
     
  4. Alfred icon
     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

    Platforms

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

    • Alfred is Freemium and ProprietarySpotter is Free and Open Source
    • Alfred is CustomizableSpotter is not according to our users
  5. Raycast icon
     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)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
     
  6. DocFetcher icon
     129 likes

    DocFetcher is an Open Source desktop search application: It allows you to search the contents of files on your computer. — You can think of it as Google for your local files. The application runs on Windows, Linux and macOS, and is made available under the Eclipse Public License.

    129 DocFetcher alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. ueli icon
     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)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Fluent Search icon
     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

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Quickly fuzzy search system, hidden, or dotfiles using keyboard navigation, then preview, copy paths, batch rename, or run custom scripts. Supports exclusion rules, minimal UI, Quick Filters, and power user features for efficient macOS file management.

    57 Cling Fuzzy Finder alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. QuickFind icon
     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

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Cerebro icon
     59 likes

    Cerebro is an open source and free electron-based productivity software alternative to Alfred and Spotlight. It is focused on speed and good UI and UX. In most cases you don't even need to open another application, because you can see results right in Cerebro, like google...

    64 Cerebro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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