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LaunchOS

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.

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  • Freemium (Pay once)
  • Proprietary

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  • Mac  Requires macOS 26 (Tahoe)
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  • Developed by

    CN flagRemix Design

  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.

  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) ranging between $7 and $17 + free version with limited functionality.

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    18 alternatives listed

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  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • Chinese
    • Bulgarian
    • French
    • German
    • Japanese
    • Russian
    • Korean
    • Spanish
    • Turkish
    • Ukrainian

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LaunchOS was added to AlternativeTo by Jimmy Cheung on and this page was last updated .

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Jimmy Cheung
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Product Designer and Manager at Remix Design Studio

Of all the Launchpad alternatives I've seen, this is the most similar to the system's native Launchpad.

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Install from the command line

  • brew install --cask launchos

Be careful what you paste into a terminal. Check what a command installs before running it.

What is LaunchOS?

LaunchOS is a software designed to function as an application launcher for macOS 26 Tahoe, mirroring the native Launchpad experience. It focuses on fine details that impact daily interactions and is not centered on feature stacking or excessive customization. The software automatically adapts to your screen size upon installation and offers upgrades not available in Apple’s Launchpad, such as adjustable grid layout for more apps per page and vertical scrolling for faster browsing.

Built with Swift + AppKit, LaunchOS provides a smooth, pixel-perfect transition and blends with macOS 26’s liquid glass look. It's lightweight at only 8.2MB and includes features such as right-click shortcuts, vertical scroll mode, the ability to hide unused apps, launching with trackpad gestures, hot corners, or the keyboard F4 key, custom app renaming, and custom app sources.

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