Charmstone AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like Charmstone

Charmstone is described as 'The quicker switcher launcher for macOS' and is a application launcher in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Charmstone for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Flathub and Flatpak apps. The best Charmstone alternative is Pieoneer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Launchy - App Launcher or Clip-It. Other great apps like Charmstone are Lattix, AirClipboard, Pie Menu and Mage App Launcher.

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The quicker switcher launcher for macOS.

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Charmstone alternatives page was last updated Jun 16, 2025
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  1. Pieoneer icon

    Pieoneer

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    Experience seamless Mac application management with a distinctive pie menu, offering customizable shortcuts, dark mode, and instant app launching for smoother workflows.

    10 Pieoneer alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Pieoneer screenshot 1

    Pieoneer Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Shortcut keys
    3.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    4.  Full keyboard shortcuts
    5.  Function Key Shortcuts
    6.  Custom shortcuts
    7.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Pieoneer VS Charmstone

     

    • Pieoneer is the most popular Mac alternative to Charmstone.

    • Pieoneer is the most popular commercial alternative to Charmstone.

    • Pieoneer is Paid and ProprietaryCharmstone is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Launchy - App Launcher icon

    Launchy - App Launcher

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    Boost your macOS productivity with Launchy, the customizable app launcher and switcher featuring a sleek radial menu. Switch, launch, and manage apps effortlessly using keyboard shortcuts or mouse.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Launchy - App Launcher screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    7.  Keyboard Shortcuts

    Launchy - App Launcher VS Charmstone

     

    • Launchy - App Launcher is the most popular free alternative to Charmstone.

    • Launchy - App Launcher is Freemium and ProprietaryCharmstone is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Launchy - App Launcher is Privacy focused and LightweightCharmstone is not according to our users
  4. Clip-It icon

    Clip-It

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    Clip-it is a local, offline and private clipboard history, where you can take control of your copied data. Boost your productivity with this app that should come pre-installed with every Mac sold.

    51 Clip-It alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Clip-It screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required

    Clip-It VS Charmstone

     
  5. Lattix icon

    Lattix

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    Lattix is an advanced and fast resource launcher that lets you launch groups of apps, files, and websites in one click. It's built to boost your productivity and streamline your workflow.

    License model

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    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Lattix screenshot 1

    Lattix Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free

    Lattix VS Charmstone

     
  6. AirClipboard icon

    AirClipboard

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    Access your last copied items near the cursor, organize your clipboard with text, images and files — all with a native and elegant UI.

    53 AirClipboard alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Mac
    AirClipboard screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Support for Gestures
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Integrated Search
    8.  Global hotkey
    9.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    AirClipboard VS Charmstone

     
  7. Pie Menu icon

    Pie Menu

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    Introducing the all-new radial menu app that revolutionizes the way you work on your device! With Pie Menu, you can customize shortcuts for every app, making your life easier and more organized.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Pie Menu screenshot 1

    Pie Menu Features

    1.  Keyboard Shortcuts

    Pie Menu VS Charmstone

     
  9. Mage App Launcher icon

    Mage App Launcher

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    Mage, originally a Raycast clone, is a lightweight and fast app launcher for Windows, built with Electron, Vite, and Vue 3. It features custom applications, live activities, a modern UI and a batteries-included SDK for developers.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Mage App Launcher screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Electron based

    Mage App Launcher VS Charmstone

     

    • Mage App Launcher is the most popular Windows alternative to Charmstone.

    • Mage App Launcher is the most popular Open Source alternative to Charmstone.

    • Mage App Launcher is Free and Open SourceCharmstone is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mage App Launcher is Privacy focusedCharmstone is not according to our users
  10. MenuCopy icon

    MenuCopy

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    Access your last copied text and photo instantly from the menu bar. Boost productivity with MenuCopy on macOS!

    License model

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    MenuCopy screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Sits in the MenuBar
    7.  Integrated Search

    MenuCopy VS Charmstone

     
  11. Kando icon

    Kando

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    Kando offers an unconventional, fast, highly efficient, and fun way of interacting with your computer! You can use it to run commands, execute macros, open files, and much more.

    9 Kando alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Kando screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Support for Gestures
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Cross-Platform

    Kando VS Charmstone

     

    • Kando is the most popular Linux alternative to Charmstone.

    • Kando is Free and Open SourceCharmstone is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Kando is Privacy focusedCharmstone is not according to our users
  12. iCliper icon

    iCliper

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    iCliper is the ultimate tool for managing your clipboard. With iCliper, you can access and organize clipboard history across different apps. No more copying and pasting the same text repeatedly.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    iCliper screenshot 1
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    iCliper screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required

    iCliper VS Charmstone

     

    • iCliper is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Charmstone.

    • iCliper is Freemium and ProprietaryCharmstone is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • iCliper is Privacy focused and LightweightCharmstone is not according to our users
  13. AegisClip icon

    AegisClip

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    Tired of losing important copied content? AegisClip is your solution – a sleek, privacy-focused clipboard manager designed to supercharge your productivity while maintaining a clean, distraction-free interface.

    License model

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    AegisClip screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Integrated Search
    7.  Support for Hotkeys

    AegisClip VS Charmstone

     
  14. Serigy icon

    Serigy

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    Pin clipboard information selectively and safely without a program by saving everything you copy.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Serigy screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  GNOME3 integration

    Serigy VS Charmstone

     
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