LaunchNext AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like LaunchNext

LaunchNext is described as 'Bring your Launchpad back in macOS26+, highly customizable, powerful, free' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to LaunchNext for Mac, Windows, Linux and .NET Core. The best LaunchNext alternative is Launchy, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LaunchNext are SyMenu, LaunchOS, LaunchMe and Launchie.

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  1. Launchy icon

    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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    • Launchy is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to LaunchNext.

    • Launchy is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to LaunchNext.

    • Launchy is Free and Open SourceLaunchNext is also Free and Open Source
    • Launchy is CustomizableLaunchNext is not according to our users
  2. SyMenu icon

    SyMenu

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    SyMenu is a portable menu launcher and a Start Menu replacer to organize your applications quickly and easily. But the real power of SyMenu unfolds when you approach its integrated large and daily growing suites of more than 1.500 freeware programs.

    27 SyMenu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Core
    Here's what SyMenu looks like
     
  4. LaunchOS icon

    LaunchOS

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    Replicates the native Launchpad for macOS, offering a familiar launcher interface with adjustable icon grid, vertical scrolling mode, customizable settings panel, and right-click shortcut operations, alongside unique options for efficient app organization.

    9 LaunchOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    home page
     
  6. Launchie icon

    Launchie

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    Apple removed icon rearranging and folders from Launchpad in macOS 26 Tahoe. Launchie brings back the power and adds even more control to your app launching experience.

    10 Launchie alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Launchie screenshot 1
     
  7. LaunchBay icon

    LaunchBay

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    LaunchBay screenshot 1
     
  9. LaunchPadder icon

    LaunchPadder

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    LaunchPadder is a free macOS LaunchPad tool that organizes and sorts apps and folders on LaunchPad according to certain rules.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Launchpad Manager icon

    Launchpad Manager

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    Delete, Rearrange, Group or Ungroup any of your Launchpad Icons, or simply put them into alphabetical order!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Main Screen
     
  12. Launchpad-Control icon

    Launchpad-Control

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    Launchpad-Control is a small tool which allows you to easily hide/unhide apps (and groups) from Launchpad in Mac OS X Lion.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Launchpad-Control screenshot 1
     
  13. NovaPadGo icon

    NovaPadGo

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    Upgrade Tahoe 26 and can't find Launchpad? Don't worry! NovaPadGo comes to the rescue, fully customize your own Launchpad!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  14. AppGrid Launcher icon

    AppGrid Launcher

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    Ready for macOS Tahoe? With Launchpad being replaced, AppGrid is the perfect way to keep the classic grid view you love. It's the ideal Launchpad replacement for users who want simplicity and power.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Experience the modern, intuitive interface of AppGrid
     
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