Station AlternativesTop Application Launchers and other similar apps like Station

Station is described as 'The first open-source smart browser for busy people. A single place for all of your web applications' and is a very popular application launcher in the web browsers category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Station for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, Windows, Web-based and Google Chrome apps. The best Station alternative is Zen Browser, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Station are Ferdium, Rambox, Franz and Freeter.

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  1. Zen Browser icon

    Zen Browser

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    Experience a privacy-focused, open-source browser rich with features like vertical tabs, Split View, Zen Glance, and extensive security protocols. Built on Firefox, it's currently in beta, emphasizing privacy and adaptability, with future plans for horizontal tabs.

    103 Zen Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Zen Browser as an Alternative to Station
    Clint E
    Negative
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    Zen browser is a full blown browser and is not setup for this type of integration.

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    • Zen Browser is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Station.

    • Zen Browser is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Station.

    • Zen Browser is Free and Open SourceStation is also Free and Open Source
    • Zen Browser is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightStation is not according to our users
  2. Ferdium icon

    Ferdium

     65 likes
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    All your services in one place, built by the community.

    27 Ferdium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Ferdium as an Alternative to Station
    Sushruta
    Positive
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    Station was (wayyyy) more options for applications to install as well as a handful of Chrome extensions, but Ferdium has one critical thing: profile sync.

    Clint E
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    Ferdium shares a lot in common with Station and is actively developed.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Ferdium is a great Station alternative.

    • Ferdium is Free and Open SourceStation is also Free and Open Source
    • Ferdium is Lightweight and Privacy focusedStation is not according to our users
  4. Rambox icon

    Rambox

     138 likes
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    A digital workspace organizer that allows you to unify as many applications as you want, all in one place. It is perfect for those who care about productivity while working with many business and personal apps.

    34 Rambox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
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    Rambox

    A digital workspace organizer that allows you to unify as many applications as you want, all in one place. It is perfect for those who care about productivity while working with many business and personal apps.

    https://rambox.app
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  6. Franz icon

    Franz

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    Franz is a free messaging app / former Emperor of Austria and combines chat & messaging services into one application. Franz currently supports Slack, WhatsApp, WeChat, HipChat and many more. You can download Franz for Mac, Windows & Linux.

    69 Franz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. Freeter icon

    Freeter

     30 likes
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    The smartest way to work on your computer. Freeter is a productivity app that allows you to gather everything you need for work in one place, organized by projects and workflows, and have a quick access to them.

    285 Freeter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. Quetta icon

    Quetta

     14 likes
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    Browsing reinvented with cutting-edge ad removal, lightning-fast speeds, and robust data protection through biometric encryption.

    93 Quetta alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Quetta as an Alternative to Station
    Clint E
    Negative
    0

    Quetta is not an app or instant messenger.

    Station Icon
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    • Quetta is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Station.

    • Quetta is Free and ProprietaryStation is Free and Open Source
    • Quetta is Privacy focused and LightweightStation is not according to our users
  10. Shift Browser icon

    Shift Browser

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    Shift consolidates web applications into one platform, simplifying access to Google and Microsoft accounts. It declutters tabs, supports email management for Gmail and Outlook 365, integrates with extensions like Grammarly, LastPass, and more, while providing custom notifications and quiet hours.

    34 Shift Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Add all of your favorite apps, and access them right inside Shift!
     
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    Comments about Shift Browser as an Alternative to Station
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It seems to be getting less buggy than many. But I still get crashes for no reason.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Station Icon
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    • Most users think Shift Browser is a great Station alternative.

    • Shift Browser is Freemium and ProprietaryStation is Free and Open Source
  11. TabExtend icon

    TabExtend

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    Effortlessly handle tabs, notes, and to-dos. Organize it all visually in your browser. Build your own Kanban styled boards and overview where you can open and close groups of tabs with one click.

    34 TabExtend alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Microsoft Edge
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    • TabExtend is the most popular Web-based alternative to Station.

    • TabExtend is Free Personal and ProprietaryStation is Free and Open Source
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    Charmstone

     1 like
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    The quicker switcher launcher for macOS.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  13. Noi icon

    Noi

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    Introducing Noi: an AI-enhanced, customizable browser designed to streamline your digital experience:

    3 Noi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. TabMagic icon

    TabMagic

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    An efficient tab and link management tool with intuitive keymaps, TabMagic offers privacy-conscious storage, a Magic Panel for quick access, and Suspend Mode for memory efficiency. Compatible with Chrome and Firefox, share workspaces, manage tabs, and use Ctrl Shift Space to access tools swiftly.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mozilla Firefox
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    eesel

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    All your Google Docs, Notion pages and other work documents, right in your new tab.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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