SOL AlternativesApplication Launchers & File Search Utilities like SOL

SOL is described as 'If you ever liked tools like Raycast and Alfred, but wanted to own them and tweak them yourself, then SOL is the tool for you. All the affordances of complex tools now made open source' and is a application launcher in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to SOL for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, Windows, iPad and File Explorer apps. The best SOL alternative is Microsoft PowerToys, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SOL are espanso, Flow Launcher, Listary and Vicinae.

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  1. Microsoft PowerToys icon

    Microsoft PowerToys

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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.

    63 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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

    • Microsoft PowerToys is Free and Open SourceSOL is also Free and Open Source
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    espanso

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    An open source, cross-platform text expander written in Rust.

    44 espanso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • espanso is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to SOL.

    • espanso is Free and Open SourceSOL is also Free and Open Source
  4. Flow Launcher icon

    Flow Launcher

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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.

    44 Flow Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
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    Listary

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    Listary is a revolutionary search utility for Windows that makes finding your files and launching applications blazing fast, for casual and power users alike!.

    116 Listary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • File Explorer
    Global Search
     
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    Vicinae

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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.

    51 Vicinae alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
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  8. Alfred icon

    Alfred

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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.

    131 Alfred alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • Alfred is Freemium and ProprietarySOL is Free and Open Source
    • Alfred is CustomizableSOL is not according to our users
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    Raycast

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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.

    71 Raycast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
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    Fluent Search

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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...

    123 Fluent Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Search for browser tabs
     
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    ueli

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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...

    83 ueli alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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