Menu-Based App Launchers

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  1. menuApp icon
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    menuApp is an application which allows you to configure menus and use them to launch your favourite programs, music files, documents, websites, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    menuApp.
    menuApp with ordered entries.
    Configuration Editor
    +5
    Configuration - Hotkey section
  2. SyMenu icon
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    SyMenu 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Core
    Here's what SyMenu looks like
    SyMenu search item bar. Very usefull and easy to use!
    The integration with the host OS
    +5
    The plugin system
  3. LaunchBar is a small Windows freeware program that mimics the behavior of the dockable QuickLaunch toolbar that was available in all Windows versions before Windows 7.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    LaunchBar by Lerup.com screenshot 1
  4. Advanced Launcher is a completely free award-winning toolbar and tray launcher.

    It can show several fully customizable toolbars at a time. When you click a toolbar button it can either run an application (open a document) or show multilevel customizable menu. Menus can also show.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Advanced Launcher screenshot 1
    Advanced Launcher screenshot 2
  5. PStart icon
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    PStart is a simple tray tool to start user defined applications. Designed to run portable applications, you can start anything runnable from USB key devices or removable disks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PStart screenshot 1
    PStart screenshot 1
    PStart screenshot 2
  6. Tray Commander is a tray launcher that lets you gain quick access to your most frequently used applications and system commands via a customizable menu. Not only can you open applications and files, but also launch screen savers, shutdown, reboot your computer and much more, all...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tray Commander screenshot 1
  7. Tray Commander is a multifunctional utility that lets you launch your frequently used programs, files, folders and documents directly from the system tray. It adds a single icon to the tray which, when clicked, displays a customizable menu that contains the shortcuts you...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tray Commander Lite screenshot 1
    Tray Commander Lite screenshot 1
  8. True Launch Bar is a Superior replacement for the standard Quick Launch bar. All functions presented in Quick Launch are also in True Launch Bar. However, the True Launch Bar is fully compatible with Quick Launch because it uses the same folder for shortcuts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    True Launch Bar screenshot 1
    True Launch Bar screenshot 1
    Comparison Table
    +1
    Free Launch Bar (last version dates back to 2009)
  9. A simple program menu-type launcher, calling with a hotkey. It is easy to set up. Launches a list of program shortcuts with your favorite hotkey.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Quick Pop Menu screenshot 1
  10. Portable Start Menu is a simple and free start menu application that can be installed on USB sticks or local PCs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Portable Start Menu screenshot 1
    Portable Start Menu screenshot 2
  11. Thunderbird-Tray is a system tray launcher tool for Mozilla Thunderbird.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Thunderbird
  12. Organizes your shortcuts/icons on the desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    FSL Launcher screenshot 1
    FSL Launcher screenshot 1
    FSL Launcher screenshot 2
    +1
    FSL Launcher screenshot 3
  13. TaskbarDock offers a few extra features to customize your Windows 10 taskbar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TaskbarDock screenshot 1
    TaskbarDock screenshot 1
    TaskbarDock screenshot 2
    +4
    TaskbarDock screenshot 3
  14. A lightning fast and flexible keystroke launcher for Windows. No installation required (portable). Extensible with Python3 plugins.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    smart search
    customizable interface
    math expressions evaluator
    +2
    base converter
  15. Free portable tray launcher and hotkey manager that greatly increases your productivity. Lots ot layouts and color schemes will allow you customize popup menu appearance up to you.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SE-TrayMenu screenshot 1
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