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The best Application Launcher alternative to Microsoft PowerToys is Flow Launcher, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft PowerToys and 16 are Application Launchers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Application Launcher alternatives to Microsoft PowerToys are Listary, Launchy, Alfred and Raycast.

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  1. Flow Launcher icon
     88 likes

    Dedicated to make your workflow flow more seamlessly. Aimed at being more than an app launcher, it searches, integrates and expands on functionalities. Flow will continue to evolve, designed to be open and built with the community at heart.

    45 Flow Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
     
  2. Listary icon
     285 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • File Explorer
     
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    Comments about Listary as an Alternative to Microsoft PowerToys
    Vyom Mengar
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    Good UI/UX: This is also possible in "Everything," including filtering particular file types in the search and filter settings.

    Listary icon
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    • Listary is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft PowerToys is Free and Open Source
    • Listary is CustomizableMicrosoft PowerToys is not according to our users
  3. Launchy icon
     646 likes

    Launchy is a free Windows and Linux utility designed to help you forget about your start menu, the icons on your desktop, and even your file manager. Launchy indexes the programs in your start menu and can launch your documents, project files, folders, and bookmarks with just a...

    112 Launchy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Alfred icon
     304 likes

    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.

    133 Alfred alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. Raycast icon
     65 likes

    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.

    74 Raycast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
     
  6. ueli icon
     73 likes

    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...

    84 ueli alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. QuickFind icon
     12 likes

    QuickFind is a unified search tool providing instant access to files, apps, and web pages. It supports major search engines such as Google and Bing. Seamlessly switch between local and online content, and categorize searches into files, photos, music, and videos.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about QuickFind as an Alternative to Microsoft PowerToys
    Mauricio B. Holguin
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    Unlike PowerToys Run, QuickFind integrates with major search engines, allowing you to perform web searches directly with your preferred one, while also offering AI features right from the search bar.

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    • QuickFind is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft PowerToys is Free and Open Source
  8. RustCast icon
     5 likes

    Open-source launcher offering blazing speed, customisable interface, app launching, web search, built-in calculator, clipboard history, no native AI, and native macOS support, with Linux and Windows compatibility planned for future releases.

    51 RustCast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. windows-ahk icon
     4 likes

    A simple and intuitive AutoHotKey script designed to enhance Windows shortcuts and improve your workflow.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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