Direct Folders Alternatives

Direct Folders is described as 'Access your folders from anywhere' and is a File Search utility in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Direct Folders for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, File Explorer and Android apps. The best Direct Folders alternative is Everything, which is free. Other great apps like Direct Folders are Microsoft PowerToys, Flow Launcher, Listary and Launchy.

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Direct Folders alternatives page was last updated Dec 15, 2023

Namely
4 likes
Namely is possibly the fastest way to open applications. And unlike some other launchers, it doesn't require any learning.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Origin
United States
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Mac
Is Namely a good alternative to Direct Folders?
Tray Commander Lite
3 likes
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
Application Launcher
Origin
Ukraine
Platforms
Windows
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Super Finder XT
2 likes
Replacement for Windows built-in search. Search files, folders and other data efficiently and easily.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
File Search
Origin
Italy
EU
Platforms
Windows
+3
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Promptu
6 likes
Say goodbye to repetitive, time-consuming tasks, like hunting through your programs, folders, files, and bookmarks for the ones you need. Promptu lets you associate meaningful names with programs, folders, files, bookmarks, etc, and access them almost instantly from your...
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Application Launcher
Platforms
Windows
Is Promptu a good alternative to Direct Folders?
FCorp File/Folder Launcher
12 likes
File/Folder Launcher (FFLauncher) is a simple, very easy to use application specially designed to help you launch files and folders.
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application type
Application Launcher
Origin
Indonesia
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Windows
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FindeXer
3 likes
FindeXer customize your Explorer windows locations area for quick access to your most frequently used folders. After you install FindeXer, you need to restart Explorer and then view it by going to View -> Explorer Bar and selecting FindeXer.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Origin
United States
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Windows
F
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PortAL (Portable Application Launcher)
2 likes
PortAL is very light portable software launcher which is based on hotkeys, menus and system tray icons.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Windows
Is this a good alternative to Direct Folders?
Program Picker
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Fast and easy program launching and task switching, using just two consecutive keys to launch and switch to up to 40 different programs and/or files.
26 Program Picker alternatives
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application type
Application Launcher
Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
Windows
+7
Is Program Picker a good alternative to Direct Folders?
Colibri App Launcher
3 likes
Colibri combines the raw power of the command line with the intuitive nature of a modern graphical user interface to define a revolutionary new way of managing your computer.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Application Launcher
Origin
Finland
EU
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Windows
Is Colibri App Launcher a good alternative to Direct Folders?
8start launcher
3 likes
8start Launcher is a combination of innovative Application Launcher, countdown and Tree Notes/Shortcuts/Favorites.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Application Launcher
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Windows
Is 8start launcher a good alternative to Direct Folders?
Typhoeus Hotkeys
2 likes
Typhoeus Hotkeys is an application that runs in your taskbar at all times, you can create "Hotkeys" which you can use in seconds by using your keyboard. Each hotkey is linked to a file, program or website and when activated opens the required object instantly saving...
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Platforms
Windows
Is Typhoeus Hotkeys a good alternative to Direct Folders?
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WhichFiles
1 like
WhichFiles allows you to copy file names and paste them into another application
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Platforms
Windows
W
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