RustCast AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like RustCast

RustCast is described as 'Open-source app launcher with fast performance, customisable UI, web search, calculator, clipboard history, no AI integration, and macOS support' and is a application launcher in the education & reference category. There are more than 50 alternatives to RustCast for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and Google Chrome apps. The best RustCast alternative is Microsoft PowerToys, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like RustCast are Vicinae, Flow Launcher, Alfred and Raycast.

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    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.

    65 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Microsoft PowerToys is the most popular Windows alternative to RustCast.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to RustCast.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is Free and Open SourceRustCast is also Free and Open Source
    • Microsoft PowerToys is LightweightRustCast is not according to our users
  2. Vicinae icon
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    High-performance native launcher for Linux built with C++ and Qt delivers fast keyboard-driven system access, an efficient modular core, built-in modules, support for server-side React or TypeScript extensions, and reuse of Raycast extensions with minimal changes.

    52 Vicinae alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
    • Vicinae is the most popular Linux alternative to RustCast.

    • Vicinae is Free and Open SourceRustCast is also Free and Open Source
    • Vicinae is LightweightRustCast is not according to our users
  3. Flow Launcher icon
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    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
     
  4. Alfred icon
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    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.

    132 Alfred alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • Alfred is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to RustCast.

    • Alfred is Freemium and ProprietaryRustCast is Free and Open Source
  5. Raycast icon
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    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.

    73 Raycast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
     
  6. WindowSill icon
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    AI-powered command bar for Windows 10 and 11 unifies productivity tools with media and browser controls, clipboard history, reminders, image batching, QR code generation, customizable extensions, and an AI writing assistant for rewriting, translation, and grammar.

    21 WindowSill alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Fluent Search icon
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    Fluent Search is a fast and easy-to-use search application that lets you search for running applications, browser tabs, bookmarks, files, and more. Unlike Windows Start Menu, Fluent Search focuses on continuing existing work, it let you jump easily between running application...

    124 Fluent Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. ueli icon
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    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
     
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    Access, manage, and sync your clipboard from any device.

    61 Clipboard History IO alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
    • Clipboard History IO is the most popular Web-based alternative to RustCast.

    • Clipboard History IO is Free and Open SourceRustCast is also Free and Open Source
    • Clipboard History IO is LightweightRustCast is not according to our users
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