LaunchTab AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like LaunchTab

LaunchTab is described as '[Last update was released on 05 Oct 2007, but you can download it from Softpedia.com on http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Other-Desktop-Enhancements/LaunchTab.shtml ]' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to LaunchTab for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, File Explorer and GNOME apps. The best LaunchTab alternative is Listary, which is free. Other great apps like LaunchTab are Keypirinha, RocketDock, Cairo-Dock and Nimi Places.

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  1. Listary icon
    Listary icon

    Listary

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    Listary is a revolutionary search utility for Windows that makes finding your files and launching applications blazing fast, for casual and power users alike!.

    110 Listary alternatives
    Global Search

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • File Explorer
    Web Search
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    General Settings

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Fast file and folder search
    2.  Windows Explorer Extension
    3.  Integrated Search
    4.  File Search
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  Quick Switch
    7.  Content Searching
    8.  Fuzzy Finder
    9.  Portable
    10.  Export to Excel
    Listary iconLaunchTab Icon

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    • Listary is the most popular Windows alternative to LaunchTab.

    • Listary is the most popular free alternative to LaunchTab.

    • Listary is Freemium and ProprietaryLaunchTab is Free and Proprietary
    • Listary is LightweightLaunchTab is not according to our users
  2. Keypirinha icon
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    Keypirinha

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    A lightning fast and flexible keystroke launcher for Windows. No installation required (portable). Extensible with Python3 plugins.

    155 Keypirinha alternatives
    smart search

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    customizable interface
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Support for Themes
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Application Launchers
    4.  File Search
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Support for scripting
    7.  Calculus solving
    Keypirinha iconLaunchTab Icon

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  4. RocketDock icon
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    RocketDock

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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.

    68 RocketDock alternatives
    RocketDock screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    RocketDock Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Launcher
    RocketDock screenshot 1
    RocketDock on themed Windows 7
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    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated, but last version, 1.3.5, released in September 2008, can be still downloaded from the official website. "It is true, RocketDock has been discontinued. [...] The app remains available on https://rocketdock.com, but is unsupported."

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    Winstep Nexus

    The Winstep Nexus Dock is a FREE professional dock for Windows. With Nexus, your most frequently used applications are only a mouse click away - and Nexus turns working with your computer into a fun and exciting experience.

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    Cairo-Dock

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    Cairo-Dock is an animated application launch bar for the desktop, comparable to the dock in Mac OS X or Rocket Dock (for Windows).

    49 Cairo-Dock alternatives
    Cairo-Dock screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce
    Cairo-Dock screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Launcher
    Cairo-Dock iconLaunchTab Icon

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    • Cairo-Dock is the most popular Linux alternative to LaunchTab.

    • Cairo-Dock is the most popular Open Source alternative to LaunchTab.

    • Cairo-Dock is Free and Open SourceLaunchTab is Free and Proprietary
  7. Nimi Places icon
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    Nimi Places

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    Organizes desktop into customizable containers - showing folders (e.g.: local folders, network locations) contents, displayed as icons/thumbnails on scrollable surface. In-built thumbnail engine is capable of displaying thumbnails for supported Open Documents and PSD images, but...

    16 Nimi Places alternatives
    Nimi Places screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Nimi Places screenshot 1
    Nimi Places screenshot 2

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Group Icons
    3.  Skinnable
    4.  Special Folders
    Nimi Places iconLaunchTab Icon

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  8. Winstep Nexus icon
    Winstep Nexus icon

    Winstep Nexus

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    The Winstep Nexus Dock is a FREE professional dock for Windows. With Nexus, your most frequently used applications are only a mouse click away - and Nexus turns working with your computer into a fun and exciting experience.

    38 Winstep Nexus alternatives
    Winstep Nexus screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Winstep Nexus Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Skins
    3.  Extensive settings menu
    4.  Launcher
    Winstep Nexus screenshot 1
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    Winstep Nexus iconLaunchTab Icon

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  10. Docky icon
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    Docky

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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.

    51 Docky alternatives
    Banshee Application Controls

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Docky Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Dock
    3.  Window docking
    Docky screenshot 1
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    +1
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    Discontinued

    Last commit and last available version from 2015-09-02

    Docky iconLaunchTab Icon

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  11. ObjectDock icon
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    ObjectDock

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    ObjectDock is an animated dock for Windows that enables you to quickly access and launch your favorite applications, files and shortcuts.

    56 ObjectDock alternatives
    ObjectDock screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ObjectDock Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Dock
    ObjectDock screenshot 1
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    ObjectDock iconLaunchTab Icon

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    • ObjectDock is the most popular commercial alternative to LaunchTab.

    • ObjectDock is Paid and ProprietaryLaunchTab is Free and Proprietary
  12. WinLaunch icon
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    WinLaunch

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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.

    21 WinLaunch alternatives
    WinLaunch screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    WinLaunch Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher
    WinLaunch screenshot 1
    WinLaunch iconLaunchTab Icon

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  13. MaxLauncher icon
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    MaxLauncher

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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.

    48 MaxLauncher alternatives
    MaxLauncher screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MaxLauncher screenshot 1
    MaxLauncher screenshot 2

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Launcher
    MaxLauncher iconLaunchTab Icon

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  14. Stacky icon
    Stacky icon

    Stacky

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    Simple app enhancing windows task bar functionality with stacks of shortcuts. - pawelt/stacky

    26 Stacky alternatives
    In action.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Group Icons
    Stacky screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    It was last updated in 2013.

    Stacky iconLaunchTab Icon

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  15. Direct Folders icon
    Direct Folders icon

    Direct Folders

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    Access your folders from anywhere.

    108 Direct Folders alternatives
    Direct Folders screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Quick Switch
    3.  Folders
    Direct Folders screenshot 1
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    Direct Folders iconLaunchTab Icon

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