Xstarter AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like Xstarter

Xstarter is described as 'Terminal-based application launcher for Unix-like systems' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Xstarter for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Xstarter alternative is Vicinae, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Xstarter are Raycast, Keypirinha, RustCast and Albert.

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  1. Vicinae icon
     34 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
  2. 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
    • Proprietary (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
     
  3. Keypirinha icon
     217 likes

    A lightning fast and flexible keystroke launcher for Windows. No installation required (portable). Extensible with Python3 plugins.

    158 Keypirinha alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. RustCast icon
     5 likes

    Open-source launcher offering blazing speed, customisable interface, app launching, web search, built-in calculator, clipboard history, no native AI, and native macOS support, with Linux and Windows compatibility planned for future releases.

    51 RustCast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Albert icon
     70 likes

    Albert is a C++/Qt based desktop agnostic keyboard launcher that helps you to accomplish your workflows in a breeze. Its goals are usability and beauty, performance and extensibility.

    64 Albert alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
     
  6. Leader Key icon
     8 likes

    This macOS tool leverages fighting game style key combinations to expedite app launches, execute commands, or even activate fun features like confetti, providing a faster alternative to launchers like Spotlight, Alfred, and Raycast. It supports customization and seamless integration with existing tools.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Rofi icon
     24 likes

    Rofi started as clone of simpleswitcher, written by Sean Pringle a popup window switcher roughly based on superswitcher. Simpleswitcher laid the foundations and therefor Sean Pringle deserves most of the credit for this tool.

    35 Rofi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. LaunchBar icon
     46 likes

    LaunchBar is a smart and powerful, keyboard driven productivity utility that lets you access and control every aspect of your digital life. Whatever you want to get done on your Mac – with LaunchBar it’s only a few keystrokes away.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. dmenu icon
     22 likes

    dmenu is a dynamic menu for X, originally designed for dwm. It manages large numbers of user-defined menu items efficiently.

    79 dmenu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. Butler icon
     6 likes

    Butler's purpose is to ease all those routine tasks you do every day: controlling iTunes, opening programs and documents, switching users, searching for stuff on the web, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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