dmenu AlternativesApplication Launchers & File Search Utilities like dmenu

dmenu is described as 'Dynamic menu for X, originally designed for dwm. It manages large numbers of user-defined menu items efficiently' and is a application launcher in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to dmenu for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, File Explorer and Wayland apps. The best dmenu alternative is Vicinae, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like dmenu are Listary, Alfred, Raycast and Keypirinha.

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  1. Vicinae icon

    Vicinae

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    High-performance native launcher for Linux built with C++ and Qt delivers fast keyboard-driven system access, an efficient modular core, built-in modules, support for server-side React or TypeScript extensions, and reuse of Raycast extensions with minimal changes.

    51 Vicinae alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
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    • Vicinae is the most popular Linux alternative to dmenu.

    • Vicinae is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to dmenu.

    • Vicinae is Free and Open Sourcedmenu is also Free and Open Source
    • Vicinae is Privacy focuseddmenu is not according to our users
  2. 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!.

    116 Listary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • File Explorer
    Global Search
     

    • Listary is the most popular Windows alternative to dmenu.

    • Listary is Freemium and Proprietarydmenu is Free and Open Source
    • Listary is Customizabledmenu is not according to our users
  4. Alfred icon

    Alfred

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    Alfred is a productivity application for macOS, which boosts your efficiency with hotkeys, keywords and text expansion. Search your Mac and the web, and control your Mac using custom actions with the Powerpack.

    131 Alfred alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Alfred is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to dmenu.

    • Alfred is Freemium and Proprietarydmenu is Free and Open Source
    • Alfred is Customizabledmenu is not according to our users
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  6. Raycast icon

    Raycast

     62 likes
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    Raycast revolutionizes Mac productivity with AI-driven task automation, command shortcuts, and customizable workflows. Create snippets, manage clipboard history, translate text, and maintain sync across devices. Discover day planning, distraction-free focus, and versatile virtual assistance.

    72 Raycast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
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  8. Ulauncher icon

    Ulauncher

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    • Ulauncher provides instant search results. It also remembers your previous choices and automatically selects the best option for you.
    64 Ulauncher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Comments about Ulauncher as an Alternative to dmenu
    Lucas Eduardo
    Positive
    0

    Its like keypirinha but for linux, very nice to use and have nice modules to extend.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Ulauncher is Free and Open Sourcedmenu is also Free and Open Source
    • Ulauncher is Privacy focuseddmenu is not according to our users
  10. Executor icon

    Executor

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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.

    50 Executor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Executor as an Alternative to dmenu
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It is customizable and it is lightweight.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Executor is Free and Proprietarydmenu is Free and Open Source
    • Executor is Customizabledmenu is not according to our users
  11. DeepPeek icon

    DeepPeek

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    Seek, peek, and preview to find your work instantly — even if it's buried in folders, or you've lost track of it over the months.

    51 DeepPeek alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • DeepPeek is the most popular commercial alternative to dmenu.

    • DeepPeek is Paid and Proprietarydmenu is Free and Open Source
    • DeepPeek is Privacy focuseddmenu is not according to our users
  12. Albert icon

    Albert

     70 likes
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    Albert is a C++/Qt based desktop agnostic keyboard launcher that helps you to accomplish your workflows in a breeze. Its goals are usability and beauty, performance and extensibility.

    62 Albert alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
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  13. Find And Run Robot icon

    Find And Run Robot

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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;...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Search result window
     
  14. Rofi icon

    Rofi

     24 likes
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    Rofi started as clone of simpleswitcher, written by Sean Pringle a popup window switcher roughly based on superswitcher. Simpleswitcher laid the foundations and therefor Sean Pringle deserves most of the credit for this tool.

    35 Rofi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Comments about Rofi as an Alternative to dmenu
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It's just like UI component to show filterable list without much other logic, it's possible to simply create launcher with custom behavior.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    it's more exstensible and more powerful, yet light

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Rofi is a great dmenu alternative.

    • Rofi is Free and Open Sourcedmenu is also Free and Open Source
  15. Gnome Do icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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