Microsoft PowerToys Alternatives

Microsoft PowerToys is described as 'Set of open-source tools enhancing Windows with features like FancyZones, PowerRename, and Keyboard Manager. Lightweight and ad-free' and is a very popular application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft PowerToys for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Microsoft PowerToys alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft PowerToys are Flow Launcher, Unlocker, Raycast and Launchy.

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Microsoft PowerToys alternatives are mainly Window Managers, but if you're looking for Application Launchers or File Search Utilities you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac, Linux and Window Manager. 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 Microsoft PowerToys.
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  1. Linux PowerToys brings a set of utilities to tune and streamline Linux experience for greater productivity.

    Cost / License

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    • Linux
     
  2. ABBYY TextGrabber easily and quickly digitizes fragments of printed text and turns the recognized result into action: call, email, follow links, find on maps, translate into 100+ languages, edit, voice over and share in any convenient way.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    whkd is a simple hotkey daemon for Windows that reacts to input events by executing commands.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Highly visible locator instantly reveals your mouse position. Controllable trigger time period, from 1 second to 30 minutes. Eliminates the frustrating search of your screen.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. DFX Tweaker is a small and versatile tool designed to get system information and tweak your OS beyond what Microsoft allows you.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Promptzy icon
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    Every AI tool you use (ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Windsurf) has its own prompt and skill management. But they're completely siloed. Your prompts in Cursor don't travel to Claude Code. Your skills in one tool don't show up in another.

    51 Promptzy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Fenestrae icon
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    Window layouts that follow your monitors. Save your window positions once, restore them automatically when you reconnect the same screens. Snap, align, and arrange with a precision overlay. $25/year, 7-day free trial, Windows 11.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Yoki icon
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    A lightweight Windows launcher with 60+ built-in tools in one search bar - apps, calculator, clipboard, timers, notes, network, processes, and more.

    7 Yoki alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Kröhnkite is mainly inspired by dwm from suckless folks, and aims to provide rock solid stability while fully integrating into KWin.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
     
  10. Window management utility on macOS enabling window snapping, 2- and 3-zone layouts, app rotation, keyboard and trackpad gesture controls, plus overview mode for fast app assignment and switching, offering efficient multitasking in customizable zones.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. "Type the Board" is a tiny application developed by Wizardry and Steamworks and fulfills the sole purpose of being able to use keystrokes in order to simulate pasting the contents of the clipboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. Jiggle icon
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    Jiggle is a Gnome Shell extension that highlights the cursor position when the mouse is moved rapidly.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
     
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