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Are Windows desktop shortcuts not versatile enough? Is the Dock in macOS not functioning the way you want it to? That’s where the custom program launchers on this page come in. From Linux-based launchers such as Docky, to keystroke-based launches for Windows like Keypirinha, there are several program launching options for you regardless of what type of operating system you prefer.
RocketDock is a Mac OS X dock clone. It provides a nice clean interface to drop shortcuts on for easy access and organization. With each item completely customizable there is no end to what you can add and launch from the dock.
- Application Launcher
- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
+1Fluent 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...
- Application Launcher
- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
+11Free and Cross Platform messaging and emailing app that combines common web applications into one.
- Instant Messenger
- Freemium • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
A minimalist android launcher with a modern, simple and customizable design and optional clock with widgets, support for material UI colour schemes and features such as hidden apps.
- Application Launcher
- Free • Open Source
- Android
+6Developed 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...
- Application Launcher
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
+6Instantly find files, apps, and web pages with a unified search interface. Access major engines like Google and Bing. Switch seamlessly between local and online content.
- Application Launcher
- Freemium • Proprietary
- Windows
+6All in one Windows automation software. Fully configurable text expander, start menu, shortcuts, auto complete and mouse gestures. User-defined commands to run files, open webpages, send macros or automate anything. Incredibly powerful but yet simple to use.
- Text Expander
- Freemium • Proprietary
- Windows
+17Experience a fast, personalized app launcher with full customization, privacy-focused design, no ads, and efficient widget integration.
- Application Launcher
- Free • Open Source
- Android
- F-Droid
Portable applications launcher, LiberKey includes around 300 portable applications. In all areas : Audio, Video, Graphics, Internet, Games, Security, Education, System and more …
- Application Launcher
- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
+3KISS is a fast launcher for your Android. Search through your apps, contacts and settings lightning fast.
- Application Launcher
- Free • Open Source
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
Franz is a free messaging app / former Emperor of Austria and combines chat & messaging services into one application. Franz currently supports Slack, WhatsApp, WeChat, HipChat and many more. You can download Franz for Mac, Windows & Linux.
- Instant Messenger
- Freemium • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
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.
- Application Launcher
- Free • Open Source
- Linux
+34SyMenu is a portable menu launcher and a Start Menu replacer to organize your applications quickly and easily. But the real power of SyMenu unfolds when you approach its integrated large and daily growing suites of more than 1.500 freeware programs.
- Application Launcher
- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
- .NET Core
+5Effortlessly switch and launch Mac apps with a pie menu, customizable shortcuts, and dark mode support.
- Application Launcher
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
+6If you're an avid macOS user, you probably already use a launcher like Spotlight, Alfred, Raycast or even good old Quicksilver. But what if I told you we can go even faster?
- Application Launcher
- Free • Open Source
- Mac