PaperPlane Smart Launch Alternatives

PaperPlane Smart Launch is described as 'Free launcher program aka. shortcut manager which enables you to launch your desktop like an iPad. If you are familiar with Mac OS Launchpad, you could say that it's a better Launchpad just for your Windows' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to PaperPlane Smart Launch for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and iPad apps. The best PaperPlane Smart Launch alternative is Keypirinha, which is free. Other great apps like PaperPlane Smart Launch are Alfred, RocketDock, Fluent Search and ueli.

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  1. Keypirinha icon

    Keypirinha

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    A lightning fast and flexible keystroke launcher for Windows. No installation required (portable). Extensible with Python3 plugins.

    156 Keypirinha alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    smart search

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Configurable
    4.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Application Launchers
    5.  File Search
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Calculus solving

    Keypirinha VS PaperPlane Smart Launch

     

    • Keypirinha is the most popular Windows alternative to PaperPlane Smart Launch.

    • Keypirinha is the most popular free alternative to PaperPlane Smart Launch.

    • Keypirinha is Free and ProprietaryPaperPlane Smart Launch is also Free and Proprietary
    • Keypirinha is Lightweight and CustomizablePaperPlane Smart Launch is not according to our users
  2. Alfred icon

    Alfred

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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.

    128 Alfred alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Alfred screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Application Launchers
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Workflow Automation
    4.  File Search
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Cloud Sync

    Alfred VS PaperPlane Smart Launch

     

    • Alfred is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to PaperPlane Smart Launch.

    • Alfred is Freemium and ProprietaryPaperPlane Smart Launch is Free and Proprietary
  4. RocketDock icon

    RocketDock

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    RocketDock is a Mac OS X dock clone. It provides a nice clean interface to drop shortcuts on for easy access and organization. With each item completely customizable there is no end to what you can add and launch from the dock.

    65 RocketDock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    RocketDock screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated, but last version, 1.3.5, released in September 2008, can be still downloaded from the official website. "It is true, RocketDock has been discontinued. [...] The app remains available on https://rocketdock.com, but is unsupported."

    RocketDock Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Launcher

    RocketDock VS PaperPlane Smart Launch

     
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    Fluent Search

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    Fluent Search is a fast and easy-to-use search application that lets you search for running applications, browser tabs, bookmarks, files, and more. Unlike Windows Start Menu, Fluent Search focuses on continuing existing work, it let you jump easily between running application...

    109 Fluent Search alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Search for browser tabs

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  File Search
    2.  Application Launchers
    3.  Custom search
    4.  Custom commands
    5.  Indexed search
    6.  Consistent UI
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Portable
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  No registration required

    Fluent Search VS PaperPlane Smart Launch

     
  7. ueli icon

    ueli

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    Developed with the Electron framework, ueli is the type of tool that adopts simplicity, leaving out any unnecessary options and configuration settings. It creates an icon in the system tray at startup, where it sits silently throughout its runtime, without disturbing you with...

    79 ueli alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    ueli screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Application Launchers
    2.  File Search
    3.  Custom commands
    4.  Portable
    5.  Fast file and folder search
    6.  Launcher
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    ueli VS PaperPlane Smart Launch

     

    • ueli is the most popular Open Source alternative to PaperPlane Smart Launch.

    • ueli is Free and Open SourcePaperPlane Smart Launch is Free and Proprietary
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    ObjectDock

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    ObjectDock is an animated dock for Windows that enables you to quickly access and launch your favorite applications, files and shortcuts.

    53 ObjectDock alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ObjectDock screenshot 1

    ObjectDock Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Dock

    ObjectDock VS PaperPlane Smart Launch

     

    • ObjectDock is the most popular commercial alternative to PaperPlane Smart Launch.

    • ObjectDock is Paid and ProprietaryPaperPlane Smart Launch is Free and Proprietary
  10. Nimi Places icon

    Nimi Places

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    Organizes desktop into customizable containers - showing folders (e.g.: local folders, network locations) contents, displayed as icons/thumbnails on scrollable surface. In-built thumbnail engine is capable of displaying thumbnails for supported Open Documents and PSD images, but...

    17 Nimi Places alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Nimi Places screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Group Icons
    3.  Skinnable
    4.  Special Folders

    Nimi Places VS PaperPlane Smart Launch

     
  11. Cairo-Dock icon

    Cairo-Dock

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    Cairo-Dock is an animated application launch bar for the desktop, comparable to the dock in Mac OS X or Rocket Dock (for Windows).

    46 Cairo-Dock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce
    • Wayland
    Cairo-Dock screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dock
    4.  Launcher

    Cairo-Dock VS PaperPlane Smart Launch

     

    • Cairo-Dock is the most popular Linux alternative to PaperPlane Smart Launch.

    • Cairo-Dock is Free and Open SourcePaperPlane Smart Launch is Free and Proprietary
  12. Docky icon

    Docky

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    Docky is a full fledged dock application that makes opening common applications and managing windows easier and quicker. Docky is fully integrated into the GNOME Desktop and features a no non-sense approach to configuration and usage. It just works.

    49 Docky alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Banshee Application Controls
    Discontinued

    Last commit and last available version from 2015-09-02

    Docky Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Window docking
    3.  Launcher

    Docky VS PaperPlane Smart Launch

     
  13. Winstep Nexus icon

    Winstep Nexus

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    Enjoy a free, simple docking solution for Windows with Winstep Nexus. Create docks, sub-docks, organize apps in groups, and enjoy fun interactions with animations. Nexus Ultimate offers Shelves, Tabbed Docks, and Grid Stacks for better organization and access.

    35 Winstep Nexus alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Winstep Nexus screenshot 1

    Winstep Nexus Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Skins
    3.  Extensive settings menu
    4.  Launcher

    Winstep Nexus VS PaperPlane Smart Launch

     
  14. MaxLauncher icon

    MaxLauncher

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    MaxLauncher is a simple tabbed launcher that was designed to reduce the amount of time to find and run a program. It is capable of creating multiple data files, each of which can have a maximum of 10 tabs. Each tab and button is assigned a key(eg. F1-F10, 0-9, A-Z, etc.

    44 MaxLauncher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MaxLauncher screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Launcher

    MaxLauncher VS PaperPlane Smart Launch

     
  15. WinLaunch icon

    WinLaunch

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    WinLaunch is a Windows program that resembles a Mac OS X Lion Launchpad.

    Features:

    Instant access to all your important applications and documents from everywhere! Perfect Mac OS X look and feel Tons of customization options Optimized controls for touchscreens and tablets! Win.

    18 WinLaunch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WinLaunch screenshot 1

    WinLaunch Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher

    WinLaunch VS PaperPlane Smart Launch

     
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