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LaunchBay

LaunchBay is the Forever-Free macOS Launchpad. It's more than just a customizable launcher and an efficient way to use macOS.

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Cost / License

  • Freemium
  • Proprietary

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  • Mac  Requires macOS 13.0 or later
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  1.  Works Offline
  2.  No Tracking
  3.  Dark Mode
  4.  Launcher
  5.  Application Launchers

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LaunchBay information

  • Developed by

    CN flagPotor
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.
  • Pricing

    free version with limited functionality.
  • Alternatives

    6 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • French
    • German
    • Chinese
    • Japanese
    • Korean

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What is LaunchBay?

The core of the app is a forever-free Launchpad that lets you:

  • Create custom columns for your apps.
  • Resize app icons and columns to fit your screen.
  • Customize colors to match your theme.
  • Set hotkeys to launch your most-used apps instantly.
  • Add folders and files for quick access.

But it's more than just a launcher. I also added a few powerful window management features that have changed how I work:

  • Magnetic Window Snapping: Instead of preset zones, LaunchBay uses a fine grid (like 8x8 or 10x10). When you move or resize a window with a hotkey, it magnetically snaps to the grid lines. This lets you create perfectly aligned, gapless layouts of any shape you want. It's like Magnet, but with more freedom.
  • Edge Docking: Use a hotkey to "hide" any window off the edge of the screen. It leaves a thin line, and when you mouse over it, the window slides back out. It's like the auto-hiding Dock, but for any window.
  • Quick Window Actions: Double-tap Control, Option, Shift, or Esc to instantly minimize, maximize, restore, or close the window your cursor is over.

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