Executor AlternativesApplication Launchers & File Search Utilities like Executor

Executor is described as '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' and is a popular application launcher in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Executor for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, File Explorer and Safari apps. The best Executor alternative is Flow Launcher, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Executor are Listary, Vicinae, Keypirinha and Launchy.

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  1. Flow Launcher icon

    Flow Launcher

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    Dedicated to make your workflow flow more seamlessly. Aimed at being more than an app launcher, it searches, integrates and expands on functionalities. Flow will continue to evolve, designed to be open and built with the community at heart.

    44 Flow Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
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    • Flow Launcher is the most popular Windows alternative to Executor.

    • Flow Launcher is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Executor.

    • Flow Launcher is Free and Open SourceExecutor is Free and Proprietary
    • Flow Launcher is Lightweight and Privacy focusedExecutor 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
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  4. 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 Executor.

    • Vicinae is Free and Open SourceExecutor is Free and Proprietary
    • Vicinae is Privacy focused and LightweightExecutor is not according to our users
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    Launchy

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    Launchy is a free Windows and Linux utility designed to help you forget about your start menu, the icons on your desktop, and even your file manager. Launchy indexes the programs in your start menu and can launch your documents, project files, folders, and bookmarks with just a...

    112 Launchy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Both are discontinued yet stable enought. But setting Launchy up seems a lot easier to me.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Launchy is a great Executor alternative.

    • Launchy is the most popular Mac alternative to Executor.

    • Launchy is Free and Open SourceExecutor is Free and Proprietary
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    Raycast

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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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    • Raycast is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Executor.

    • Raycast is Freemium and ProprietaryExecutor is Free and Proprietary
    • Raycast is Lightweight and Privacy focusedExecutor is not according to our users
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    FastKeys

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    All in one Windows automation software. Fully configurable text expander, start menu, shortcuts, auto complete and mouse gestures. User-defined commands to run files, open webpages, send macros or automate anything. Incredibly powerful but yet simple to use.

    123 FastKeys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • FastKeys is the most popular commercial alternative to Executor.

    • FastKeys is Paid and ProprietaryExecutor is Free and Proprietary
    • FastKeys is LightweightExecutor is not according to our users
  12. 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
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  13. 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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    Filezo

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    Filezo (Formerly known as RecentX) is an innovative launcher that gives you instant access to your files, folders & programs. It automatically remembers your favorite & recent items so that you can launch them even faster.

    299 Filezo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  15. Leader Key icon

    Leader Key

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    This macOS tool leverages fighting game style key combinations to expedite app launches, execute commands, or even activate fun features like confetti, providing a faster alternative to launchers like Spotlight, Alfred, and Raycast. It supports customization and seamless integration with existing tools.

    43 Leader Key alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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