dmenu Alternatives

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, Mac, Linux, File Explorer and Safari apps. The best dmenu alternative is Listary, which is free. Other great apps like dmenu are Keypirinha, Alfred, Raycast and Ulauncher.

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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.

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dmenu alternatives page was last updated May 29, 2019
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  1. Xstarter

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    Terminal-based application launcher for Unix-like systems.

    30 Xstarter alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

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

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  2. j4-dmenu-desktop

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    A replacement for i3-dmenu-desktop

    Its purpose is to find .desktop files and offer you a menu to start an application using dmenu.

    11 j4-dmenu-desktop alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    j4-dmenu-desktop Features

    1.  Launcher

    j4-dmenu-desktop VS dmenu

     
    Comments about j4-dmenu-desktop as an Alternative to dmenu
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    Consider dmenu as also loading desktop files, so you can find your applications easily. j4-dmenu-desktop is the best alternative to dmenu.

    dmenu Icon
    • j4-dmenu-desktop is Free and Open Sourcedmenu is also Free and Open Source
  4. PortAL (Portable Application Launcher) icon

    PortAL (Portable Application Launcher)

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    PortAL is very light portable software launcher which is based on hotkeys, menus and system tray icons.

    37 PortAL (Portable Application Launcher) alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PortAL (Portable Application Launcher) screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Latest release v1.5.2 on May 12, 2019

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Software Management

    PortAL (Portable Application Launcher) VS dmenu

     
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    Raycast

    Raycast lets you control your tools with a few keystrokes. It’s designed to keep you focused.

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  6. Colibri App Launcher icon

    Colibri App Launcher

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    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.

    56 Colibri App Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Colibri App Launcher screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project seems abandoned. Latest version, 17a, released in April 2007, can be still downloaded from the official website and it's working on Windows 10

    Colibri App Launcher Features

    1.  Support for Hotkeys
    2.  Launcher

    Colibri App Launcher VS dmenu

     
  7. 8start launcher icon

    8start launcher

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    8start Launcher is a combination of innovative Application Launcher, countdown and Tree Notes/Shortcuts/Favorites.

    60 8start launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    8start launcher screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last version, 3.0, was released on 4th June 2011. It is still downloadable from FreewareFiles.com

    8start launcher Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Sits in the System Tray
    3.  Categories
    4.  Skinnable

    8start launcher VS dmenu

     
  8. Typhoeus Hotkeys icon

    Typhoeus Hotkeys

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    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...

    59 Typhoeus Hotkeys alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Typhoeus Hotkeys Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Support for Hotkeys

    Typhoeus Hotkeys VS dmenu

     
  10. Advanced Launcher icon

    Advanced Launcher

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    Advanced Launcher is a completely free award-winning toolbar and tray launcher.

    It can show several fully customizable toolbars at a time. When you click a toolbar button it can either run an application (open a document) or show multilevel customizable menu. Menus can also show.

    16 Advanced Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Advanced Launcher screenshot 1
    Advanced Launcher screenshot 2

    Advanced Launcher Features

    1.  Launcher

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  11. LaunchTab icon

    LaunchTab

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    [Last update was released on 05 Oct 2007, but you can download it from Softpedia.com on http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Other-Desktop-Enhancements/LaunchTab.shtml ]

    58 LaunchTab alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    LaunchTab screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last update was released on 05 Oct 2007, but you can download it from Softpedia.com

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Skinnable
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Dock

    LaunchTab VS dmenu

     
  12. NuKit icon

    NuKit

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    NuKit is a bundle of lightweight everyday tools to increase productivity and save time.

    20 NuKit alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Launcher

    NuKit Features

    1.  Launcher

    NuKit VS dmenu

     
  13. Tray Commander icon

    Tray Commander

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    Tray Commander is a tray launcher that lets you gain quick access to your most frequently used applications and system commands via a customizable menu. Not only can you open applications and files, but also launch screen savers, shutdown, reboot your computer and much more, all...

    31 Tray Commander alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tray Commander screenshot 1

    Tray Commander VS dmenu

     
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