Executor Alternatives

Apps similar to Executor include Vicinae, which is free and open source. Other options are Flow Launcher, Raycast, Wox Launcher and Launchy. There's no shortage of Application Launchers like Executor, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Linux, Mac, iPhone and iPad.

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  1. Application launcher, developed with sway and Hyprland in mind, but should also work with other wlroots-based Wayland compositors.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
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  2. Qsel icon
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    Qsel is a "launcher" for frequently used programs, documents and web links.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. Minimal app launcher offering custom tags, AI auto-categorization across 30+ categories, scrollable and resizable grid layout, keyboard shortcuts, dark mode, Safari web app support, menu bar toggle, and flexible visibility controls for efficient organization.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  4. Asyar icon
     3 likes

    Asyar is a fast, extensible, local-first command launcher for macOS, Windows, and Linux. No account. No cloud. No subscription. Just a blazing-fast launcher that stays entirely on your machine.

    31 Asyar alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. 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

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. 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
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  7. The Application Finder is a program to find and launch installed applications on your system, and quickly execute commands.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce
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  8.  2 likes

    Tired of digging into crowded Start Menu? JetStart offers you a quick access to categorized Start Menu shortcuts, recently launched programs and system commands.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Rocket is an application launcher for KDE Plasma. It sorts all of your applications in a horizontal grid alphabetically, so you will always find what you are looking for at first glance. No more menu navigation, only scrolling.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
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  10. Scherlokk icon
     6 likes

    Performs high-speed file searches using a proprietary engine across built-in, portable, and network drives, including hidden and non-indexed files, supports detailed result filtering, provides file comparison, hex editing, autosave, advanced sorting, and multitasking.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Mini Run icon
     1 like

    A handy tool to start application by keyboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
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