nwg-menu AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like nwg-menu

nwg-menu is described as 'This code provides the MenuStart plugin to nwg-panel. It also may be used standalone, however, with a little help from command line arguments' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to nwg-menu for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, File Explorer and Wayland apps. The best nwg-menu alternative is Vicinae, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like nwg-menu are Listary, Alfred, Raycast and Keypirinha.

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  1. Vicinae icon
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    High-performance native launcher for Linux built with C++ and Qt delivers fast keyboard-driven system access, an efficient modular core, built-in modules, support for server-side React or TypeScript extensions, and reuse of Raycast extensions with minimal changes.

    52 Vicinae alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
    • Vicinae is the most popular Linux alternative to nwg-menu.

    • Vicinae is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to nwg-menu.

    • Vicinae is Free and Open Sourcenwg-menu is also Free and Open Source
    • Vicinae is Privacy focused and Lightweightnwg-menu is not according to our users
  2. Listary icon
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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!.

    116 Listary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • File Explorer
     
    • Listary is the most popular Windows alternative to nwg-menu.

    • Listary is Freemium and Proprietarynwg-menu is Free and Open Source
    • Listary is Lightweight and Customizablenwg-menu is not according to our users
  3. Alfred icon
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    Alfred is a productivity application for macOS, which boosts your efficiency with hotkeys, keywords and text expansion. Search your Mac and the web, and control your Mac using custom actions with the Powerpack.

    132 Alfred alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • Alfred is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to nwg-menu.

    • Alfred is Freemium and Proprietarynwg-menu is Free and Open Source
    • Alfred is Customizablenwg-menu is not according to our users
  4. Raycast icon
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    Raycast revolutionizes Mac productivity with AI-driven task automation, command shortcuts, and customizable workflows. Create snippets, manage clipboard history, translate text, and maintain sync across devices. Discover day planning, distraction-free focus, and versatile virtual assistance.

    73 Raycast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
     
  5. Albert icon
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    Albert is a C++/Qt based desktop agnostic keyboard launcher that helps you to accomplish your workflows in a breeze. Its goals are usability and beauty, performance and extensibility.

    64 Albert alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
     
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    FARR also lets you quickly run web searches, send email, manipulate files, control on-screen windows, and much more. Build and share custom commands or install plugins to add tons of new features, like live search features for your clipboard history and your internet bookmarks;...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Gnome Do icon
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    GNOME Do allows you to quickly search for many items present on your desktop or the web, and perform useful actions on those items.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Create customizable launch modes to group apps and websites on macOS, launch them instantly with shortcuts or menu bar access, open multiple browser tabs at once, streamline workflows for different contexts like work, design, or study, all in a minimal interface.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • LaunchDeck: App Launcher is the most popular commercial alternative to nwg-menu.

    • LaunchDeck: App Launcher is Paid and Proprietarynwg-menu is Free and Open Source
    • LaunchDeck: App Launcher is Lightweight, Minimalistic and Privacy focusednwg-menu is not according to our users
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