AddToRun Alternatives

AddToRun is described as 'small utility that will allow you to open any file or application from the Start Menu's Run Command dialog box (WIN+R). It has a very simple interface which will allow you to select a file and assign it an alias or friendly name' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to AddToRun for Windows, Linux, Windows Explorer, Mac and PortableApps.com. The best AddToRun alternative is Keypirinha, which is free. Other great apps like AddToRun are Listary, Gnome Do, Quicksilver and Find And Run Robot.

AddToRun alternatives are mainly Application Launchers but may also be File Search Utilities or Web Search Engines. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of AddToRun.

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AddToRun is a small utility that will allow you to open any file or application from the Start Menu's Run Command...

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Keypirinha
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
File Search Utility
Web Search Engine
Windows
154 Keypirinha alternatives
A lightning fast and flexible keystroke launcher for Windows. No installation required (portable). Extensible with Python3 plugins.
- - Keypirinha is the most popular Windows alternative to AddToRun.
- - Keypirinha is the most popular free alternative to AddToRun.
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Keypirinha Features
1. LightweightKeypirinha consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. PortableKeypirinha can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsKeypirinha can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
4. Ad-freeKeypirinha doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Works OfflineKeypirinha can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. Dark ModeKeypirinha supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. Support for scriptingKeypirinha supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
8. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Keypirinha.
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Configurable
Calculus solving
Listary
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Freemium • Proprietary
File Search Utility
Application Launcher
Web Search Engine
Windows
PortableApps.com
Windows Explorer
106 Listary alternatives
Listary is a revolutionary search utility for Windows that makes finding your files and launching applications blazing fast, for casual and power users alike!.
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Listary Features
1. Windows Explorer ExtensionListary can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
2. PortableListary can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Fast file and folder search
Integrated Search
Customizable
Quick Switch
Content Searching
Fuzzy Finder
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Gnome Do
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Linux
79 Gnome Do alternatives
GNOME Do allows you to quickly search for many items present on your desktop or the web, and perform useful actions on those items.
- - Gnome Do is the most popular Linux alternative to AddToRun.
- - Gnome Do is the most popular Open Source alternative to AddToRun.
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Gnome Do Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsGnome Do can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Discontinued
The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 0.95.3, released on November 2014, can be still downloaded from Launchpad.
Quicksilver
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Mac
81 Quicksilver alternatives
Quicksilver is a fast and free Mac OS X productivity application that gives you the power to control your Mac quickly and elegantly. Quicksilver learns your habits, making your everyday chores simple and efficient.
- - Quicksilver is the most popular Mac alternative to AddToRun.
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Quick search
Launcher
Find And Run Robot
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Freemium • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
58 Find And Run Robot alternatives
FARR also lets you quickly run web searches, send email, manipulate files, control on-screen windows, and much more. Build and share custom commands or install plugins to add tons of new features, like live search features for your clipboard history and your internet bookmarks;...
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Find And Run Robot Features
1. PortableFind And Run Robot can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsFind And Run Robot can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
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Plugin API
dmenu
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Linux
72 dmenu alternatives
dmenu is a dynamic menu for X, originally designed for dwm. It manages large numbers of user-defined menu items efficiently.
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Executor
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
46 Executor alternatives
A multi purpose launcher and more advanced and customizable freeware windows run replacement and more. Executor is available also as a portable app and can be integrated in LiberKey.
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Executor Features
1. PortableExecutor can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Customizable
Direct Folders
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Freemium • Proprietary
File Search Utility
Windows
Windows Explorer
105 Direct Folders alternatives
Access your folders from anywhere.
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Direct Folders Features
1. Windows Explorer ExtensionDirect Folders can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
2. LightweightDirect Folders consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Folders
SlickRun
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
41 SlickRun alternatives
SlickRun is a free floating command line utility for Windows. SlickRun gives almost instant access to any program or website. SlickRun allows you to create command aliases (known as MagicWords), so C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe becomes MAIL.
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SlickRun Features
1. LightweightSlickRun consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Ad-freeSlickRun doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. PortableSlickRun can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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OpenWith Enhanced
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
35 OpenWith Enhanced alternatives
OpenWith Enhanced is a small freeware application which replaces the standard Windows 'Open With...' window with an improved comprehensive yet intuitive dialog box.
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Run-Command
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
11 Run-Command alternatives
Run-Command is a small, portable windows program and created as an alternative to the standard Windows Run-Dialog.
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Mutate
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Free • Open Source
File Search Utility
Linux
56 Mutate alternatives
Mutate is a simple launcher inspired by Alfred for Ubuntu.
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Discontinued
The last commit to the GitHub repo was on November 5th, 2015.