Shortcat AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Search Utilities

The best File Search alternative to Shortcat is Fluent Search, which is free. If that doesn't work for you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Shortcat, but unfortunately only one of them is a File Search Utility.

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Shortcat alternatives are mainly Application Launchers but may also be Keyboard Navigation Utilities or File Search Utilities.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Shortcat.
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Shortcat is a keyboard tool for Mac OS X that lets you "click" buttons and control your apps with a few keystrokes. Think of it as Spotlight for the user interface.

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Shortcat alternatives page was last updated Feb 1, 2025
  1. 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...

    99 Fluent Search alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  File Search
    2.  Application Launchers
    3.  Custom search
    4.  Custom commands
    5.  Indexed search
    6.  Consistent UI
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Portable
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  No registration required
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    Fluent Search VS Shortcat

    Is Fluent Search a good alternative to Shortcat?
     
    • Fluent Search is the most popular Windows alternative to Shortcat.

    • Fluent Search is the most popular free alternative to Shortcat.

    • Fluent Search is Free and ProprietaryShortcat is also Free and Proprietary
    • Fluent Search is LightweightShortcat is not according to our users
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