LaunchBar by Lerup.com AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like LaunchBar by Lerup.com

LaunchBar by Lerup.com is described as 'LaunchBar is a small Windows freeware program that mimics the behavior of the dockable QuickLaunch toolbar that was available in all Windows versions before Windows 7' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to LaunchBar by Lerup.com for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and KDE Plasma apps. The best LaunchBar by Lerup.com alternative is RocketDock, which is free. Other great apps like LaunchBar by Lerup.com are Cairo-Dock, Docky, ObjectDock and Winstep Nexus.

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  1. RocketDock icon
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    RocketDock is a Mac OS X dock clone. It provides a nice clean interface to drop shortcuts on for easy access and organization. With each item completely customizable there is no end to what you can add and launch from the dock.

    65 RocketDock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • RocketDock is the most popular Windows alternative to LaunchBar by Lerup.com.

    • RocketDock is the most popular free alternative to LaunchBar by Lerup.com.

    • RocketDock is Free and ProprietaryLaunchBar by Lerup.com is Free and Open Source
    • RocketDock is LightweightLaunchBar by Lerup.com is not according to our users
  2. Cairo-Dock icon
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    Animated dock for Linux desktops with hardware acceleration, multi-dock support, taskbar and launcher tools, and an array of applets that can act as detachable widgets. Features a macOS-like interface, multiple themes, low CPU usage, and community-driven customization.

    46 Cairo-Dock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
     
    • Cairo-Dock is the most popular Linux alternative to LaunchBar by Lerup.com.

    • Cairo-Dock is the most popular Open Source alternative to LaunchBar by Lerup.com.

    • Cairo-Dock is Free and Open SourceLaunchBar by Lerup.com is also Free and Open Source
    • Cairo-Dock is Privacy focused and CustomizableLaunchBar by Lerup.com is not according to our users
  3. Docky icon
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    Docky is a full fledged dock application that makes opening common applications and managing windows easier and quicker. Docky is fully integrated into the GNOME Desktop and features a no non-sense approach to configuration and usage. It just works.

    50 Docky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. ObjectDock icon
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    Animated Windows dock for fast access to apps, shortcuts and files, featuring auto-hide, drag and drop launching, fully customizable color, size and position, support for multiple docks, shortcut management, enhanced desktop organization and visual effects.

    53 ObjectDock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • ObjectDock is the most popular commercial alternative to LaunchBar by Lerup.com.

    • ObjectDock is Paid and ProprietaryLaunchBar by Lerup.com is Free and Open Source
  5. Winstep Nexus icon
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    Enjoy a free, simple docking solution for Windows with Winstep Nexus. Create docks, sub-docks, organize apps in groups, and enjoy fun interactions with animations. Nexus Ultimate offers Shelves, Tabbed Docks, and Grid Stacks for better organization and access.

    35 Winstep Nexus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Sideslide icon
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    SideSlide is an advanced, portable, unobtrusive, dockable, skinnable, instantly accessible, highly configurable Desktop Extension on Steroids! Clean desktop clutter and make your computer friendlier and faster than ever before.

    23 Sideslide alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. MaxLauncher icon
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    MaxLauncher is a simple tabbed launcher that was designed to reduce the amount of time to find and run a program. It is capable of creating multiple data files, each of which can have a maximum of 10 tabs. Each tab and button is assigned a key(eg. F1-F10, 0-9, A-Z, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. WinLaunch icon
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    WinLaunch is a Windows program that resembles a Mac OS X Lion Launchpad.

    Features:

    Instant access to all your important applications and documents from everywhere! Perfect Mac OS X look and feel Tons of customization options Optimized controls for touchscreens and tablets! Win.

    18 WinLaunch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. tint2 icon
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    tint2 is a simple panel/taskbar unintrusive and light (memory / cpu / aestetic). We try to get virtual desktop and multi-monitor easier to use. We follow freedesktop specifications.

    31 tint2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    Avant Window Navigator (AWN/Awn) is a dock-like navigation bar for the linux desktop that positions itself at the bottom of the screen. It can be used to keep track of open windows and behaves like a normal window list.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. Sidebar icon
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    Sidebar transforms the macOS Dock experience, offering multi-screen support, customizable preferences, live previews on Ventura, and window management with WindowSnap. It reserves screen space to optimize display usage and supports storing multiple window configurations for flexible setups.

    60 Sidebar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Sidebar is the most popular Mac alternative to LaunchBar by Lerup.com.

    • Sidebar is Paid and ProprietaryLaunchBar by Lerup.com is Free and Open Source
    • Sidebar is CustomizableLaunchBar by Lerup.com is not according to our users
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