Quick Web Apps AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like Quick Web Apps

Quick Web Apps is described as 'Written with love and libcosmic. Turn Any URL into a Web App, running in a separate window of any browser installed on your system, selected according to your preference. Integrates with your desktop environment (icon pinnable to the dock)' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Quick Web Apps for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, Windows, Flathub and Snapcraft apps. The best Quick Web Apps alternative is Ferdium, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Quick Web Apps are Station, Rambox, Franz and Shift Browser.

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Quick Web Apps alternatives page was last updated Jun 19, 2025
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  1. Ferdium icon

    Ferdium

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    All your services in one place, built by the community.

    28 Ferdium alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Services

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Unified messaging
    2.  Workspaces
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Unified communications
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Ad-free

    Ferdium VS Quick Web Apps

     

    • Ferdium is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Quick Web Apps.

    • Ferdium is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Quick Web Apps.

    • Ferdium is Free and Open SourceQuick Web Apps is also Free and Open Source
    • Ferdium is Lightweight and Privacy focusedQuick Web Apps is not according to our users
  2. Station icon

    Station

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    Station is the first open-source smart browser for busy people. A single place for all of your web applications.

    28 Station alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Brave
    Station screenshot 1

    Station Features

    1.  App integration
    2.  Integrated Search
    3.  Slack client
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Knowledge Management
    6.  Open API
    7.  Live Push Notifications
    8.  Team Messaging

    Station VS Quick Web Apps

     
  4. Rambox icon

    Rambox

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    A digital workspace organizer that allows you to unify as many applications as you want, all in one place. It is perfect for those who care about productivity while working with many business and personal apps.

    34 Rambox alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AR flagArgentina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    Rambox screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Web application wrapper
    2.  Multi-messenger
    3.  Support for Multiple protocols
    4.  Portable
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Spell Checking
    7.  Multiple Account support
    8.  Master Password
    9.  Active discord support system
    10. Dashlane icon  Dashlane Integration
    11. NordPass icon  Nordpass Integration
    12. LastPass icon  Lastpass Integration

    Rambox VS Quick Web Apps

     
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    Rambox

    A digital workspace organizer that allows you to unify as many applications as you want, all in one place. It is perfect for those who care about productivity while working with many business and personal apps.

    https://rambox.app
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    Franz

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    Franz is a free messaging app / former Emperor of Austria and combines chat & messaging services into one application. Franz currently supports Slack, WhatsApp, WeChat, HipChat and many more. You can download Franz for Mac, Windows & Linux.

    75 Franz alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Franz screenshot 1

    Top Franz Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2. WhatsApp icon  Whatsapp integration
    3.  Unified messaging
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  Web application wrapper
    6.  Lightweight wrapper
    7.  Multi-messenger
    8.  Slack client
    9. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    10.  iPhone/iPod sync
    11. Slack icon  Slack integration

    Franz VS Quick Web Apps

     
  7. Shift Browser icon

    Shift Browser

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    Shift consolidates web applications into one platform, simplifying access to Google and Microsoft accounts. It declutters tabs, supports email management for Gmail and Outlook 365, integrates with extensions like Grammarly, LastPass, and more, while providing custom notifications and quiet hours.

    36 Shift Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Add all of your favorite apps, and access them right inside Shift!

    Top Shift Browser Features

    Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Unified inbox
    3. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Quick switching using hotkeys
    6.  Unified search
    7. Microsoft Teams icon  Microsoft Teams Integration
    8. Salesforce icon  Salesforce integration
    9. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    10. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    11.  Sync with Google Drive
    12.  Google Apps integration

    Shift Browser VS Quick Web Apps

     
  8. Progressive Web Apps for Firefox icon

    Progressive Web Apps for Firefox

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    Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are web apps that use web APIs and features along with progressive enhancement strategy to bring a native app-like user experience to cross-platform web applications. Although Firefox supports many of Progressive Web App APIs, it does not support...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • SI flagSlovenia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Progressive Web Apps for Firefox screenshot 1

    Progressive Web Apps for Firefox Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Progressive Web App

    Progressive Web Apps for Firefox VS Quick Web Apps

     
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    Slapdash

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    Slapdash is the missing layer that unifies all your apps. We don’t want to replace the apps you use, or your browser, we just want to augment how you work with new superpowers.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Slapdash screenshot 1

    Slapdash Features

    1.  Search-in-files
    2.  Fast file and folder search
    3.  All in one

    Slapdash VS Quick Web Apps

     

    • Slapdash is the most popular SaaS alternative to Quick Web Apps.

    • Slapdash is Freemium and ProprietaryQuick Web Apps is Free and Open Source
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    Verve

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    Verve is a lightweight and blazingly fast launcher for accessing and opening applications, files and documents. It serves as a replacement for popular tools such as Spotlight, Raycast, and Alfred, and is written in the Rust programming language using the Tauri Framework.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Verve screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Launcher

    Verve VS Quick Web Apps

     
  12. Spider icon

    Spider

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    Install and integrate web apps into the GNOME desktop!.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Spider Features

    1.  Based on Webkit engine
    2.  Web application wrapper

    Spider VS Quick Web Apps

     
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    Web Apps

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    Install websites as desktop apps, so that they appear in their own windows separate from any browsers installed. Links to websites other than the one installed open in a new browser window. This is similar to the "Install as App" feature found in popular web browsers.

    32 Web Apps alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Web Apps screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Place websites on desktop

    Web Apps VS Quick Web Apps

     
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