Luncher Alternatives

Luncher is described as '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' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Luncher for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and KDE Plasma apps. The best Luncher alternative is RocketDock, which is free. Other great apps like Luncher are Pieoneer, Launchy - App Launcher, Docky and ObjectDock.

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  1. Run-Command icon

    Run-Command

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    Run-Command is a small, portable windows program and created as an alternative to the standard Windows Run-Dialog.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Run-Command screenshot 1

    Run-Command Features

    1.  Launcher

    Run-Command VS Luncher

     

  2. JetStart

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    Tired of digging into crowded Start Menu? JetStart offers you a quick access to categorized Start Menu shortcuts, recently launched programs and system commands.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    JetStart screenshot 1

    JetStart VS Luncher

     
  4. XWindows Dock icon

    XWindows Dock

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    XWindows Dock - or XWD for short - is the newest free Windows Vista and XP program of the class Application Launcher and Desktop Organizer. But its not just another one: its the result of years of use and observation of the many dock programs on the market, plus all functions...

    33 XWindows Dock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    3D Dock
    Discontinued

    Last version: 2.0.3. Updated: 11/15/2010.

    XWindows Dock Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Dock

    XWindows Dock VS Luncher

     
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    ObjectDock

    Animated Windows dock for fast access to apps, shortcuts and files, featuring auto-hide, drag and drop launching, fully customizable color, size and position, support for multiple docks, shortcut management, enhanced desktop orga...

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  6. CleverDock

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    A simple dock for Windows which features extensive theming capabilities and blurry reflections. The dock is fully compatible with Windows Vista/7/8/8.1.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    CleverDock screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    See notice at https://github.com/ldom66/clever-dock

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Dock

    CleverDock VS Luncher

     
  7. DockMate icon

    DockMate

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    Window previews and controls for your Dock.

    17 DockMate alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    DockMate screenshot 1

    DockMate Features

    1.  Live Preview
    2.  Dock

    DockMate VS Luncher

     
  8. Advanced Run icon

    Advanced Run

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    Advanced Run is a replacement for a standard Windows Run dialog. Advanced Run allows you to run any program, run any command line command, open and edit and print documents on behalf of any user account without switching between user accounts.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Advanced Run screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The official website is no longer available. Last version, 3.0, can be still downloaded from Softpedia.

    Advanced Run VS Luncher

     
  10. ActiveDock icon

    ActiveDock

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    Application Launcher, improved Dock for macOS, alternative to Apple Dock, uBar, HyperDock.

    91 ActiveDock alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    ActiveDock screenshot 1

    ActiveDock Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Dock
    3.  Window docking
    4.  Window organizer
    5.  Alternatives

    ActiveDock VS Luncher

     
  11. FCorp My Quick Launch icon

    FCorp My Quick Launch

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    Faster access to your favorite files, folders, programs, etc.

    127 FCorp My Quick Launch alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ID flagIndonesia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FCorp My Quick Launch screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer developed. Last version, released in August 2016, can be still bought from the official website.

    FCorp My Quick Launch Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher

    FCorp My Quick Launch VS Luncher

     
  12. PyPanel icon

    PyPanel

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    PyPanel is a lightweight panel/taskbar written in Python and C for X11 window managers. It can be easily customized to match any desktop theme or taste. PyPanel works with EWMH compliant WMs (Openbox, PekWM, FVWM, etc.) and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v2.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    PyPanel screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Version 2.4 is the last release of PyPanel (from 2005).

    PyPanel Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Notifications
    3.  Dock

    PyPanel VS Luncher

     
  13. Wise HotKey icon

    Wise HotKey

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    Launch applications and system tools, Control Panel items, folders on your computer, and website addresses using simple key combinations.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Wise HotKey screenshot 1

    Wise HotKey Features

    1.  Support for Hotkeys
    2.  Launcher

    Wise HotKey VS Luncher

     
  14. Radian icon

    Radian

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    Radian is a simple radial application launcher. The interface is triggered by a continuous right-click and is divided into four slices. Each slice can be configured differently.

    32 Radian alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Radian screenshot 1

    Radian Features

    1.  Launcher

    Radian VS Luncher

     
  15. Y'z Dock icon

    Y'z Dock

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    Y'z Dock is a program launcher like the dock in MacOS X. This application is currently in beta, so please send all reports to the author. In order to add icons, drag and drop a file (.exe, shortcut, etc.) straight from Explorer to the dock area.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Y'z Dock screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last program update was on July 29, 2003, although reports are that it still works as far as Windows 8, maybe farther.

    Y'z Dock Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Dock

    Y'z Dock VS Luncher

     
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