Rectangle AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Application Launchers

The best Application Launcher alternative to Rectangle is Microsoft PowerToys, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Rectangle and four of them are Application Launchers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Application Launcher alternatives to Rectangle are Spencer for Mac, ActiveDock 2 and Uncapped for Mac.

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  1. Open-source utilities for Windows include FancyZones for window management, PowerRename for bulk renaming, and Keyboard Manager for custom shortcuts. Ad-free, supports multi-monitor setups, no registration needed, lightweight resource usage, and works offline.

    134 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. Customize your workspace with profiles for any context or task — whether you’re working, browsing, or creating. Easily return to your favorite window setup anytime.

    38 Spencer for Mac alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  3. ActiveDock 2 icon
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    ActiveDock 2 is a customizable alternative to the standard macOS Dock, offering advanced features for app launching, window management, appearance customization, and more. It fully replaces the classic Apple Dock and Launchpad while preserving their familiar look and behavior...

    104 ActiveDock 2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  4. Uncapped is a lightweight, native macOS utility that turns your keyboard, mouse and trackpad into one consistent set of shortcuts.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
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