Launchy - App Launcher AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like Launchy - App Launcher

Launchy - App Launcher is described as 'Boost your macOS productivity with Launchy, the customizable app launcher and switcher featuring a sleek radial menu. Switch, launch, and manage apps effortlessly using keyboard shortcuts or mouse' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Launchy - App Launcher for Mac, Windows, Linux, Flathub and Flatpak. The best Launchy - App Launcher alternative is Pieoneer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Pie Menu or Kando. Other great apps like Launchy - App Launcher are Charmstone, RadialMenu, Orbital for Mac and MultiDock.

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Launchy - App Launcher alternatives page was last updated Jul 2, 2025
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  1. Pieoneer icon

    Pieoneer

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    Experience seamless Mac application management with a distinctive pie menu, offering customizable shortcuts, dark mode, and instant app launching for smoother workflows.

    11 Pieoneer alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Pieoneer screenshot 1

    Pieoneer Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Shortcut keys
    3.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    4.  Full keyboard shortcuts
    5.  Function Key Shortcuts
    6.  Custom shortcuts
    7.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Pieoneer VS Launchy - App Launcher

     

    • Pieoneer is the most popular Mac alternative to Launchy - App Launcher.

    • Pieoneer is the most popular commercial alternative to Launchy - App Launcher.

    • Pieoneer is Paid and ProprietaryLaunchy - App Launcher is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Pie Menu icon

    Pie Menu

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    Introducing the all-new radial menu app that revolutionizes the way you work on your device! With Pie Menu, you can customize shortcuts for every app, making your life easier and more organized.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Pie Menu screenshot 1

    Pie Menu Features

    1.  Keyboard Shortcuts

    Pie Menu VS Launchy - App Launcher

     

    • Pie Menu is the most popular free alternative to Launchy - App Launcher.

    • Pie Menu is Freemium and ProprietaryLaunchy - App Launcher is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Kando

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    Kando offers an unconventional, fast, highly efficient, and fun way of interacting with your computer! You can use it to run commands, execute macros, open files, and much more.

    10 Kando alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Kando screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Support for Gestures
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Cross-Platform

    Kando VS Launchy - App Launcher

     

    • Kando is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Launchy - App Launcher.

    • Kando is the most popular Open Source alternative to Launchy - App Launcher.

    • Kando is Free and Open SourceLaunchy - App Launcher is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Kando is Privacy focusedLaunchy - App Launcher is not according to our users
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    Charmstone

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    The quicker switcher launcher for macOS.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Charmstone screenshot 1

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  6. RadialMenu icon

    RadialMenu

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    RadialMenu is Wacom-like toolbar for TabletPC digital artists.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    RadialMenu screenshot 1

    RadialMenu Features

    1.  Support for Hotkeys
    2.  Launcher

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  7. Orbital for Mac icon

    Orbital for Mac

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    Easily launch and switch between macOS apps while staying focused on your work. Orbital lets you manage your Mac apps with an orbiting dock that appears next to your work, on command.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    Orbital for Mac screenshot 1

    Orbital for Mac Features

    1.  Dock

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    MultiDock

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    MultiDock is a simple application that allows you to organize frequently used applications, documents and folders using small panels (Dock’s).

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    MultiDock screenshot 1

    MultiDock Features

    1.  Dock

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  10. DockShelf icon

    DockShelf

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    Did you ever wish your Dock could do more or handle more of your apps and files? DockShelf lets you place unlimited docks around your desktop so you never run out of space again for your commonly used files, folders and applications!

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    DockShelf screenshot 1

    DockShelf Features

    1.  Launcher
    2. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    3.  Dock

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    Luncher

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    Luncher is a simple Windows application and file launcher. It allows you to setup buttons that act as shortcuts to open any application, file or folder. Luncher appears as a small panel on the top of the screen that is always easily accessible.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Luncher screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Dock

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  12. CirMenu icon

    CirMenu

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    CirMenu is a convenient circular menu shortcut tool and app launcher.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    CirMenu screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

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  13. Dory icon

    Dory

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    A zero-config Mac app switcher that learns your habits. Click your mouse and type - no shortcuts to remember. Simple. Fast. Effortless.

    30 Dory alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Dory screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Zero configuration

    Dory VS Launchy - App Launcher

     
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