PortableApps.com Alternatives

PortableApps.com is described as 'Website offering many free, commonly used Windows applications that have been specially packaged for portability. These portable applications can be used from removable media such as USB flash drives' and is a leading application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to PortableApps.com for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Linux, Mac and BSD apps. The best PortableApps.com alternative is LiberKey, which is free. Other great apps like PortableApps.com are NirLauncher, SyMenu, Zero Install and The Portable Freeware Collection.

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PortableApps.com alternatives are mainly Application Launchers, but if you're looking for System Information Utilities or Virtualization Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to PortableApps.com.
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    This pendrive suite is an application launcher that runs in the notification area. It uses a Vista-like menu style. The suite is preloaded with multiple free applications and users can choose which type of bundled software package to download.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Just copy and paste to create portable software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Qsel icon
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    Qsel is a "launcher" for frequently used programs, documents and web links.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Wise HotKey icon
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    Launch applications and system tools, Control Panel items, folders on your computer, and website addresses using simple key combinations.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    WinPinMenu is a small portable application designed to replace functionality of Windows taskbar that was removed in recent releases of Windows 11: custom toolbars and quick launch. While created for this specific purpose, WinPinMenu very well can be used in any version of...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. miniWE icon
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    miniWE is a free .Net3.0 application. It is a combination of Quick Launch Bar and Windows Explore. When you click the program, it will pop up as an app launcher. In addition, it has the ability to browse through folders like a Windows Explore (some folders like MyDocument are...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. 8start icon
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    8start Launcher is a free portable application launcher. This program is a whole new way of launching programs and applications on your system. Starting programs from shortcuts on desktop and start menu is an obsolete and cumbersome process.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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