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, File Explorer, Mac and PortableApps.com. The best AddToRun alternative is Listary, which is free. Other great apps like AddToRun are Keypirinha, Quicksilver, Gnome Do and Find And Run Robot.

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AddToRun alternatives are mainly Application Launchers but may also be File Search Utilities or Web Search Engines.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below 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 dialog box (WIN+R). It has a very simple interface which will allow you to select a file and assign it an...

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AddToRun alternatives page was last updated Mar 24, 2021
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  1. Listary icon
    Listary icon

    Listary

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    Listary is a revolutionary search utility for Windows that makes finding your files and launching applications blazing fast, for casual and power users alike!.

    110 Listary alternatives
    Global Search

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • File Explorer
    Web Search
    Listary screenshot 2
    +1
    General Settings

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Fast file and folder search
    2.  Windows Explorer Extension
    3.  Integrated Search
    4.  File Search
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Full-Text Search
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Quick Switch
    9.  Content Searching
    10.  Fuzzy Finder
    11.  Portable
    12.  Export to Excel
    Listary iconAddToRun Icon

    Listary VS AddToRun

    Is Listary a good alternative to AddToRun?
     

    • Listary is the most popular Windows alternative to AddToRun.

    • Listary is the most popular free alternative to AddToRun.

    • Listary is Freemium and ProprietaryAddToRun is Free and Open Source
    • Listary is LightweightAddToRun is not according to our users
  2. Keypirinha icon
    Keypirinha icon

    Keypirinha

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

    155 Keypirinha alternatives
    smart search

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    customizable interface
    math expressions evaluator
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    base converter

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Application Launchers
    5.  File Search
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Calculus solving
    Keypirinha iconAddToRun Icon

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  4. Quicksilver icon
    Quicksilver icon

    Quicksilver

     125 likes
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    Quicksilver is a fast and free macOS productivity application that gives you the power to control your Mac quickly and elegantly.

    87 Quicksilver alternatives
    Quicksilver screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Quicksilver Features

    1.  Quick search
    2.  Launcher
    Quicksilver screenshot 1
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    Quicksilver iconAddToRun Icon

    Quicksilver VS AddToRun

    Is Quicksilver a good alternative to AddToRun?
     

    • Quicksilver is the most popular Mac alternative to AddToRun.

    • Quicksilver is the most popular Open Source alternative to AddToRun.

    • Quicksilver is Free and Open SourceAddToRun is also Free and Open Source
  5. Gnome Do icon
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    Gnome Do

     177 likes
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    GNOME Do allows you to quickly search for many items present on your desktop or the web, and perform useful actions on those items.

    84 Gnome Do alternatives
    Gnome Do screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Gnome Do Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    Gnome Do screenshot 1
    Gnome Do screenshot 2
    Discontinued

    The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 0.95.3, released on November 2014, can be still downloaded from Launchpad.

    Gnome Do iconAddToRun Icon

    Gnome Do VS AddToRun

    Is Gnome Do a good alternative to AddToRun?
     

    • Gnome Do is the most popular Linux alternative to AddToRun.

    • Gnome Do is Free and Open SourceAddToRun is also Free and Open Source
  6. Find And Run Robot icon
    Find And Run Robot icon

    Find And Run Robot

     110 likes
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    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;...

    57 Find And Run Robot alternatives
    Search result window

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Find And Run Robot Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Portable
    3.  Plugin API
    Search Folders
    The FCalc PlugIn
    +2
    Farr Menu in the System Tray
    Find And Run Robot iconAddToRun Icon

    Find And Run Robot VS AddToRun

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  7. Executor icon
    Executor icon

    Executor

     84 likes
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    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.

    48 Executor alternatives
    Executor screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Executor Features

    1.  Portable
    Executor screenshot 1
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    Executor iconAddToRun Icon

    Executor VS AddToRun

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  9. Direct Folders icon
    Direct Folders icon

    Direct Folders

     27 likes
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    Access your folders from anywhere.

    108 Direct Folders alternatives
    Direct Folders screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Quick Switch
    3.  Folders
    Direct Folders screenshot 1
    Direct Folders screenshot 2
    +1
    Direct Folders screenshot 3
    Direct Folders iconAddToRun Icon

    Direct Folders VS AddToRun

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  10. dmenu icon
    dmenu icon

    dmenu

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

    74 dmenu alternatives
    dmenu screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Launcher
    dmenu iconAddToRun Icon

    dmenu VS AddToRun

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  11. SlickRun icon
    SlickRun icon

    SlickRun

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    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.

    41 SlickRun alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Portable
    SlickRun iconAddToRun Icon

    SlickRun VS AddToRun

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  12. Scherlokk icon
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    Scherlokk

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    Scherlokk is a lightning fast file search utility build for precise and reliable search of every file which meets the search criteria.

    156 Scherlokk alternatives
    Scherlokk screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Scherlokk screenshot 1
    Scherlokk screenshot 2
    +2
    Scherlokk screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Portable
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Built-in viewer
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Full-Text Search
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    Scherlokk iconAddToRun Icon

    Scherlokk VS AddToRun

    Is Scherlokk a good alternative to AddToRun?
     

    • Scherlokk is the most popular commercial alternative to AddToRun.

    • Scherlokk is Paid and ProprietaryAddToRun is Free and Open Source
    • Scherlokk is Privacy focused and LightweightAddToRun is not according to our users
  13. OpenWith Enhanced icon
    OpenWith Enhanced icon

    OpenWith Enhanced

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    OpenWith Enhanced is a small freeware application which replaces the standard Windows 'Open With...' window with an improved comprehensive yet intuitive dialog box.

    36 OpenWith Enhanced alternatives
    Removing file association

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    OpenWith Enhanced Features

    1.  Launcher
    Cleaning "Open With..." list
    OpenWith Enhanced
    +1
    Settings: 8 languages
    OpenWith Enhanced iconAddToRun Icon

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  14. FSL Launcher icon
    FSL Launcher icon

    FSL Launcher

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    Organizes your shortcuts/icons on the desktop.

    88 FSL Launcher alternatives
    FSL Launcher screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer

    FSL Launcher Features

    1.  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Add-ons
    4.  Launcher
    FSL Launcher screenshot 1
    FSL Launcher screenshot 2
    +1
    FSL Launcher screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.1.4.4, released in 2012, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    FSL Launcher iconAddToRun Icon

    FSL Launcher VS AddToRun

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