Quicksilver Alternatives

Apps similar to Quicksilver include Vicinae, which is free and open source. Other options are Flow Launcher, Raycast, Alfred and Listary. You're spoiled for choice with Application Launchers like Quicksilver: we list more than 100 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad.

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  1. The Application Finder is a program to find and launch installed applications on your system, and quickly execute commands.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce
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  2. Advanced Run icon
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    Advanced Run is a replacement for a standard Windows Run dialog. Advanced Run allows you to run any program, run any command line command, open and edit and print documents on behalf of any user account without switching between user accounts.

    37 Advanced Run alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. Spring is a dynamic macro-creating program. Contrasted to other macro-creating software, Spring focuses on minimizing the overhead of creating macros and playing them back by using a single key for all actions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Typhoeus Hotkeys is an application that runs in your taskbar at all times, you can create "Hotkeys" which you can use in seconds by using your keyboard. Each hotkey is linked to a file, program or website and when activated opens the required object instantly saving...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Minimal app launcher offering custom tags, AI auto-categorization across 30+ categories, scrollable and resizable grid layout, keyboard shortcuts, dark mode, Safari web app support, menu bar toggle, and flexible visibility controls for efficient organization.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6. TypeJump icon
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    Keyboard- and voice-driven launcher for macOS: jump to any app, file, folder, or browser tab with a dedicated hotkey or a spoken word.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. Viora icon
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    Voice AI assistant for Mac. Hold a shortcut, speak, and get clean text in any app. It can also edit text, answer questions about what is on screen, and run quick tasks by voice.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
    Select text and edit it by voice
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  8. GrabThat icon
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    A local-first Windows desktop launcher and workflow booster that uses natural language to instantly connect you to your digital assets.

    51 GrabThat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Barista is a universal search bar for Mac covering files, weather, crypto prices, and more — fast native search with no account requirement and no Pro subscription. Barista is included in every getapps.cafe subscription.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. AppTela icon
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    Customizable workspace organizer for macOS offering deep app categorization into Screens, Groups, and Stacks, drag and drop management, quick right-click actions, extensive color and display themes, instant search, behavior options, and settings retention.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    AppTela Fullscreen
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  11. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. The fastest way to access everything in your browser: notes, automations, agents, links, snippets, and more. Browse 2× faster with command shortcuts.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
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