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. FCorp File/Folder Launcher icon

    FCorp File/Folder Launcher

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    File/Folder Launcher (FFLauncher) is a simple, very easy to use application specially designed to help you launch files and folders.

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    Country of Origin

    • ID flagIndonesia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FCorp File/Folder Launcher screenshot 1
    Discontinued

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

    FCorp File/Folder Launcher Features

    1.  Support for Gestures
    2.  Portable
    3.  Launcher

    FCorp File/Folder Launcher VS Luncher

     
  2. Typhoeus Hotkeys icon

    Typhoeus Hotkeys

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    Typhoeus Hotkeys is an application that runs in your taskbar at all times, you can create "Hotkeys" which you can use in seconds by using your keyboard. Each hotkey is linked to a file, program or website and when activated opens the required object instantly saving...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Typhoeus Hotkeys Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Support for Hotkeys

    Typhoeus Hotkeys VS Luncher

     

  4. BMPanel

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    BMPanel (bitmap panel) is a lightweight, NETWM compliant panel for X11 Window System, which contains a desktop switcher, taskbar, system tray and clock. The application is inspired by simplicity of fspanel. BMPanel has a modern look and feel, while keeping itself tiny and small.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    BMPanel screenshot 1

    BMPanel 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. LaunchTab icon

    LaunchTab

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    [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 ]

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    LaunchTab screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last update was released on 05 Oct 2007, but you can download it from Softpedia.com

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Skinnable
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Dock

    LaunchTab VS Luncher

     
  7. KSmoothDock icon

    KSmoothDock

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    KSmoothDock is a cool desktop panel with parabolic zooming effect for KDE Plasma 5, with the focus on smooth zooming effect and being simple and easy to use.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    KSmoothDock screenshot 1

    KSmoothDock Features

    1.  KDE
    2.  Dock

    KSmoothDock VS Luncher

     

  8. Crystal Dock

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    Crystal Dock is a cool dock (desktop panel) for Linux desktop, with the focus on attractive user interface, being simple and easy to customize, and cross-desktop support.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Crystal Dock screenshot 1

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Wayland Support
    6.  Dock
    7. KDE Plasma icon  KDE Plasma integration
    8.  Kde support

    Crystal Dock VS Luncher

     
  10. Station icon

    Station

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    "Station is a multilevel (hierarchical) launcher that promotes a more natural organization of applications and documents into folders.".

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Station screenshot 1

    Station Features

    1.  Dock

    Station VS Luncher

     
  11. Krento icon

    Krento

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    Krento is a modern application manager and widget engine for Microsoft Windows. Krento can save your desktop space and assist you in boosting your productivity. With Krento you can launch your programs or open web pages from a circular 3D set of rolling "stones"...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Krento screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 3.2.135.9, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Krento Features

    1.  Software Management
    2.  Dock

    Krento VS Luncher

     
  12. SliderDock icon

    SliderDock

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    SliderDock is an application launcher that will allow you to easily drag and drop icons to access them later on by double clicking on them.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Slider Dock Detail
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer developed. Last version, 1.22, released in February 2012, can be still downladed from the official website.

    SliderDock Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Launcher

    SliderDock VS Luncher

     
  13. CoolBarz icon

    CoolBarz

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    Coolbarz is a very efficient app launcher or desktop toolbar for easy access to your most commonly used programs or folders. Working and tested on Windows 10.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    CoolBarz screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    official website gone

    CoolBarz Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Launcher

    CoolBarz VS Luncher

     
  14. 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 Luncher

     
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