OpenLauncher AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like OpenLauncher

OpenLauncher is described as 'This an open source Android launcher project, started from scratch. We aim to create a powerful and community driven Android launcher' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to OpenLauncher for a variety of platforms, including Android, F-Droid, Android Tablet, Android TV and Fire TV apps. The best OpenLauncher alternative is Kvæsitso, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenLauncher are Nova Launcher, Stario, Lawnchair and Fossify Launcher.

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OpenLauncher alternatives page was last updated Jan 7, 2025
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  1. Kvæsitso icon
     67 likes
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    Kvæsitso is a launcher application for Android which replaces the device's default home screen. It has been built from scratch, meaning it is not based on the AOSP launcher (like many other third party launchers) nor does it try to recreate this launcher.

    57 Kvæsitso alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Application Launchers
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Support for Gestures
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Kvæsitso VS OpenLauncher

     
    • Kvæsitso is the most popular Android alternative to OpenLauncher.

    • Kvæsitso is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OpenLauncher.

    • Kvæsitso is Free and Open SourceOpenLauncher is also Free and Open Source
    • Kvæsitso is Lightweight and Privacy focusedOpenLauncher is not according to our users
  2. Nova Launcher icon
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    Nova Launcher is an highly customizable, performance driven, home screen replacement for Android 4.0+

    68 Nova Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Application Launchers
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Home Screen
    4.  Material design
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Support for Gestures
    7.  Swipe dock
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Works Offline

    Nova Launcher VS OpenLauncher

     
    • Nova Launcher is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to OpenLauncher.

    • Nova Launcher is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenLauncher is Free and Open Source
    • Nova Launcher is Customizable and LightweightOpenLauncher is not according to our users
  3. Stario icon
     22 likes
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    Discover a minimalist launcher providing personalized theming, built-in media player, note-taking, and RSS reader. Enjoy full privacy with no data collection, optional gesture-based accessibility, and customizable widget support, all freely available for an elegant smartphone experience.

    53 Stario alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Support for Gestures
    7.  Launcher
    8.  Built-in media player
    9.  Integrated Search
    10.  Built-in RSS reader

    Stario VS OpenLauncher

     
  4. Lawnchair icon
     71 likes
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    Lawnchair is an open-source Android home application based on Launcher3 from the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).

    68 Lawnchair alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Application Launchers
    3.  App listing
    4.  Home Screen
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Launcher
    7.  Integrated Search
    8.  No Root Required
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  No registration required
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Support for Gestures

    Lawnchair VS OpenLauncher

     
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    Discover Fossify Launcher for a smooth, efficient home screen experience. Enjoy full customization options, widget support, and privacy-first design with no intrusive permissions or internet access, all while ensuring fast navigation and app management.

    56 Fossify Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Home Screen
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Launcher
    4.  Widgets
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Hide apps
    10.  Favorites

    Fossify Launcher VS OpenLauncher

     
  6. KISS Launcher icon
     51 likes
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    KISS is a fast launcher for your Android. Search through your apps, contacts and settings lightning fast.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Root required

    KISS Launcher VS OpenLauncher

     
  7. Olauncher icon
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    Minimal AF (ad-free) launcher app for Android.

    75 Olauncher alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Application Launchers
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Support for Gestures
    9.  Hide apps

    Olauncher VS OpenLauncher

     
  8. Smart Launcher icon
     45 likes
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    We designed Smart Launcher for people who need a more efficient and smart way to use their Android devices. Smart Launcher is an home screen replacement that automatically sorts your app into categories and integrates modern solutions to let you perform your daily tasks faster...

    67 Smart Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Launcher

    Smart Launcher VS OpenLauncher

     
  9. EasyLauncher icon
     7 likes
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    Easy Launcher — the minimalist productivity launcher for focus, productivity, keep your focus on what really counts. We try to balance customizability and minimalization well still being simple.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Minimalistic
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free

    EasyLauncher VS OpenLauncher

     
  10. YAM Launcher icon
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    YAM (Yet Another Minimalist) Launcher is a minimalist text-based launcher for Android with weather integration.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    YAM Launcher VS OpenLauncher

     
  11. Neo Launcher icon
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    Neo Launcher is a fork of AOSP's launcher for power users. It is highly configurable, and offers you a lot of functionality. Some are :

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Support for Gestures
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Launcher

    Neo Launcher VS OpenLauncher

     
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    Niagara Launcher gives your phone a whole new look and offers a minimalistic experience to help you to form a healthy relationship with your phone.

    73 Niagara Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  One-handed mode
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Support for Gestures
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required

    Niagara Launcher VS OpenLauncher

     
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