Station AlternativesTop Application Launchers and other similar apps like Station

Alternatives list

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   Zen Browser

    295 likes

   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.

   105 Zen Browser alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (MPL-2.0)

   Application type

   • Web Browser

   Origin

   • Spain
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Arch Linux
   • Flathub
   • Flatpak

   

   

   

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   Clint E

   Negative comment•Dec 31, 2025

   0

   Zen browser is a full blown browser and is not setup for this type of integration.

   

   

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

    66 likes

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

   29 Ferdium alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Web Browser

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • PortableApps.com
   • Flathub
   • Snapcraft

   

   

   

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   Sushruta

   Positive comment•Jul 3, 2024

   0

   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

   Positive comment•Dec 31, 2025

   0

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

   

   

   • 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

    139 likes

   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.

   36 Rambox alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Instant Messenger

   Origin

   • Argentina

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Snapcraft

   

   

   

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   Franz

    120 likes

   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.

   71 Franz alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application type

   • Instant Messenger

   Origin

   • Austria
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

   

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   Freeter

    30 likes

   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 (GPL-3.0)

   Application types

   • Todo List Manager
   • Task Management

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

   

   

   

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   Quetta

    15 likes

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

   95 Quetta alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Web Browser

   Origin

   • United Kingdom

   Platforms

   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad

   

   

   

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   Clint E

   Negative comment•Dec 31, 2025

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   Quetta is not an app or instant messenger.

   

   

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

     41 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Web Browser

    Origin

    • Canada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    

    

    

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    Guest

    Positive comment•Dec 28, 2019

    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.

    

    

    • Shift Browser is Freemium and ProprietaryStation is Free and Open Source
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    TabExtend

     6 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Tab Manager

    Origin

    • Sweden
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Microsoft Edge

    

    

    

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    Charmstone

     1 like

    The quicker switcher launcher for macOS.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Application Launcher

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    

    

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    Noi

     2 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    

    

    

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    TabMagic

     2 likes

    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

    • Tab Manager
    • Bookmark Manager

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mozilla Firefox

    

    

    

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    eesel

     5 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • File Search

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox

    

    

    

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