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, Windows Explorer, Mac and Xfce apps. The best LaunchTab alternative is Keypirinha, which is free. Other great apps like LaunchTab are Listary, RocketDock, Docky and Cairo-Dock.

LaunchTab alternatives are mainly Application Launchers but may also be File Search Utilities or Desktop Customization Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of LaunchTab.

LaunchTab

Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher

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Keypirinha
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
File Search Utility
Web Search Engine
Windows
151 Keypirinha alternatives
A lightning fast and flexible keystroke launcher for Windows. No installation required (portable). Extensible with Python3 plugins.
- - Keypirinha is the most popular Windows alternative to LaunchTab.
- - Keypirinha is the most popular free alternative to LaunchTab.
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Keypirinha Features
1. LightweightKeypirinha consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. PortableKeypirinha can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsKeypirinha can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
4. Ad-freeKeypirinha doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Works OfflineKeypirinha can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. Dark ModeKeypirinha supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. Support for scriptingKeypirinha supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
8. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Keypirinha.
Customizable
Launcher
Configurable
Calculus solving
Listary
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Freemium • Proprietary
File Search Utility
Application Launcher
Web Search Engine
Windows
PortableApps.com
Windows Explorer
103 Listary alternatives
Listary is a revolutionary search utility for Windows that makes finding your files and launching applications blazing fast, for casual and power users alike!.
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Listary Features
1. Windows Explorer ExtensionListary can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
2. LightweightListary consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Ad-freeListary doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Full-Text SearchListary lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Listary without registration.
6. PortableListary can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Fast file and folder search
Integrated Search
Quick Switch
Content Searching
Fuzzy Finder
Customizable
Export to Excel
RocketDock
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Desktop Customization Tool
Windows
66 RocketDock alternatives
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.
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Dock
Launcher
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."
Docky
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Desktop Customization Tool
Linux
50 Docky alternatives
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.
- - Docky is the most popular Linux alternative to LaunchTab.
- - Docky is the most popular Open Source alternative to LaunchTab.
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Launcher
Dock
Window docking
Discontinued
Last commit and last available version from 2015-09-02
Cairo-Dock
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Linux
Xfce
49 Cairo-Dock alternatives
Cairo-Dock is an animated application launch bar for the desktop, comparable to the dock in Mac OS X or Rocket Dock (for Windows).
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Cairo-Dock Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsCairo-Dock can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Cairo-Dock.
3. Ad-freeCairo-Dock doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Dock
Launcher
dmenu
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
File Search Utility
Linux
69 dmenu alternatives
dmenu is a dynamic menu for X, originally designed for dwm. It manages large numbers of user-defined menu items efficiently.
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dmenu Features
1. Lightweightdmenu consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Extensible by Plugins/Extensionsdmenu can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. Support for scriptingdmenu supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
Launcher
ObjectDock
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Paid • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Desktop Customization Tool
Windows
55 ObjectDock alternatives
ObjectDock is an animated dock for Windows that enables you to quickly access and launch your favorite applications, files and shortcuts.
- - ObjectDock is the most popular commercial alternative to LaunchTab.
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Launcher
Dock
Discontinued
The program is no longer updated. Last version, 2.20, released in 2016, can be still bought from the official website
Winstep Nexus
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Freemium • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Desktop Customization Tool
Windows
38 Winstep Nexus alternatives
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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Winstep Nexus Features
Dock
Skins
Extensive settings menu
Launcher
Nimi Places
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Desktop Customization Tool
Windows
16 Nimi Places alternatives
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...
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Nimi Places Features
1. PortableNimi Places can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Group Icons
Skinnable
Special Folders
Configurable
Stacky
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Windows
27 Stacky alternatives
Simple app enhancing windows task bar functionality with stacks of shortcuts. - pawelt/stacky
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Stacky Features
1. PortableStacky can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Launcher
Group Icons
Discontinued
It was last updated in 2013.
WinLaunch
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Free • Open Source
Windows
21 WinLaunch alternatives
WinLaunch is a Mac OS X Lion Launchpad for Windows.

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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! Windows 8 ready!
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1. PortableWinLaunch can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Launcher
True Launch Bar
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
45 True Launch Bar alternatives
True Launch Bar is a Superior replacement for the standard Quick Launch bar. All functions presented in Quick Launch are also in True Launch Bar. However, the True Launch Bar is fully compatible with Quick Launch because it uses the same folder for shortcuts.
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