Google Pixel Launcher AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like Google Pixel Launcher

Google Pixel Launcher is described as 'Pixel Launcher is the home screen experience for the Pixel and Pixel XL phones by Google. Personalised information from Google is just a swipe away' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Google Pixel Launcher for a variety of platforms, including Android, F-Droid, Android Tablet, Kindle Fire and Android TV apps. The best Google Pixel Launcher alternative is Kvæsitso, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Google Pixel Launcher are Nova Launcher, Stario, Lawnchair and Fossify Launcher.

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  1. Kvæsitso icon

    Kvæsitso

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Kvæsitso screenshot 1
    Kvæsitso screenshot 2
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    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 Google Pixel Launcher

     

    • Kvæsitso is the most popular Android alternative to Google Pixel Launcher.

    • Kvæsitso is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Google Pixel Launcher.

    • Kvæsitso is Free and Open SourceGoogle Pixel Launcher is Free and Proprietary
    • Kvæsitso is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGoogle Pixel Launcher is not according to our users
  2. Nova Launcher icon

    Nova Launcher

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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

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Nova Launcher screenshot 1

    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 Google Pixel Launcher

     

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

    • Nova Launcher is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Pixel Launcher is Free and Proprietary
    • Nova Launcher is Customizable and LightweightGoogle Pixel Launcher is not according to our users
  4. Stario icon

    Stario

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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.

    51 Stario alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Stario screenshot 1
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    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 Google Pixel Launcher

     
  5. Lawnchair icon

    Lawnchair

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

    66 Lawnchair alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Lawnchair screenshot 1
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    Lawnchair screenshot 3

    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 Google Pixel Launcher

     
    Comments about Lawnchair as an Alternative to Google Pixel Launcher
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    jrmz
    •Aug 11, 2024
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    not as good as nova but its fine

    exept it's a bit of a mess, there are lots of incompatible versions, the new version can't read backup files from previous versions ...

    AngryHands
    Positive •Feb 17, 2022
    0

    It has a modern and useful UI than other OSS alternatives. Also, it is very lightweight in term s of memory and storage consumption.

    rdr
    Positive •Apr 26, 2022
    0

    Great alternative to Pixel that is open source. There is a newer version available, as of writing 12 Alpha 4, based on the Android 12 OSS launcher with pixel features. You can get it if you join their telegram group. Very good launcher!

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    • Almost everyone thinks Lawnchair is a great Google Pixel Launcher alternative.

    • Lawnchair is Free and Open SourceGoogle Pixel Launcher is Free and Proprietary
    • Lawnchair is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedGoogle Pixel Launcher is not according to our users
  6. Fossify Launcher icon

    Fossify Launcher

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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.

    54 Fossify Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Fossify Launcher screenshot 1
    Fossify Launcher screenshot 2
    Fossify Launcher screenshot 3

    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 Google Pixel Launcher

     
  7. KISS Launcher icon

    KISS Launcher

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    KISS is a fast launcher for your Android. Search through your apps, contacts and settings lightning fast.

    71 KISS Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    KISS Launcher screenshot 1
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    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 Google Pixel Launcher

     
  9. Olauncher icon

    Olauncher

     18 likes
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    Minimal AF (ad-free) launcher app for Android.

    73 Olauncher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Olauncher screenshot 1
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    Olauncher screenshot 3

    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 Google Pixel Launcher

     
  10. Smart Launcher icon

    Smart Launcher

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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...

    65 Smart Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Smart Launcher screenshot 1
    Smart Launcher screenshot 2
    Smart Launcher screenshot 3

    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 Google Pixel Launcher

     
  11. EasyLauncher icon

    EasyLauncher

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    EasyLauncher screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Minimalistic
    3.  Customizable

    Features

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

    EasyLauncher VS Google Pixel Launcher

     
  12. YAM Launcher icon

    YAM Launcher

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    YAM Launcher screenshot 1

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  13. Neo Launcher icon

    Neo Launcher

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Neo Launcher screenshot 1
    Neo Launcher screenshot 2
    Neo Launcher screenshot 3

    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 Google Pixel Launcher

     
  14. Niagara Launcher icon

    Niagara Launcher

     10 likes
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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.

    72 Niagara Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    Niagara Launcher screenshot 1
    Niagara Launcher screenshot 2
    Niagara Launcher screenshot 3

    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 Google Pixel Launcher

     
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