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, Windows, Linux, Google Chrome and Web-based 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 Quetta.

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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.

    84 Zen Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Zen Browser screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Clean design
    5.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Firefox-based Browsers
    2.  Vertical Tabs
    3.  Split-screen view
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Sidebar
    6.  Workspaces
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Based on Gecko engine
    9.  Multiple Profiles
    10.  Picture in Picture
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  No registration required

    Zen Browser VS Station

     

    • 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 Customizable and Privacy focusedStation is not according to our users
  2. Ferdium icon

    Ferdium

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

    28 Ferdium alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Unified messaging
    2.  Workspaces
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Unified communications
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Ad-free

    Ferdium VS Station

     
    Comments about Ferdium as an Alternative to Station
    Sushruta
    Positive 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.

    Station Icon
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    • 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

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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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AR flagArgentina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    Rambox screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Web application wrapper
    2.  Multi-messenger
    3.  Support for Multiple protocols
    4.  Portable
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Spell Checking
    7.  Multiple Account support
    8.  Master Password
    9.  Active discord support system
    10. Dashlane icon  Dashlane Integration
    11. NordPass icon  Nordpass Integration
    12. LastPass icon  Lastpass Integration

    Rambox VS Station

     
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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.

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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.

    75 Franz alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Franz screenshot 1

    Top Franz Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2. WhatsApp icon  Whatsapp integration
    3.  Unified messaging
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  Web application wrapper
    6.  Lightweight wrapper
    7.  Multi-messenger
    8.  Slack client
    9. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    10.  iPhone/iPod sync
    11. Slack icon  Slack integration

    Franz VS Station

     
  7. Quetta icon

    Quetta

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

    89 Quetta alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Quetta screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for 4K
    4.  Website Translation
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Picture in Picture
    10.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    11.  Chromium-based Browsers
    12.  Based on Blink engine

    Quetta VS Station

     

    • 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
  8. Freeter icon

    Freeter

     26 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.

    290 Freeter alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Freeter screenshot 1

    Top Freeter Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Calendar Integration
    3.  Portable
    4.  No Coding Required
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Spell Checking
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Multiple Account support
    10.  Email Organizer
    11.  Pomodoro Timer
    12.  Ad-free

    Freeter VS Station

     
  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.

    36 Shift Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Add all of your favorite apps, and access them right inside Shift!

    Top Shift Browser Features

    Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Unified inbox
    3. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Quick switching using hotkeys
    6.  Unified search
    7. Microsoft Teams icon  Microsoft Teams Integration
    8. Salesforce icon  Salesforce integration
    9. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    10. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    11.  Sync with Google Drive
    12.  Google Apps integration

    Shift Browser VS Station

     
    Comments about Shift Browser as an Alternative to Station
    Guest
    Positive Dec 28, 2019
    0

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

    Station Icon
    Shift Browser icon

    • Most users think Shift Browser is a great Station alternative.

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

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    Sidekick is a revolutionary new work OS based on the Chromium browser. Designed to be the ultimate online work experience, it brings together your team and every web tool you use – all in one interface.

    77 Sidekick Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Sidekick Browser screenshot 1

    Sidekick Browser Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Two panels

    Sidekick Browser VS Station

     
  12. Workona icon

    Workona

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    The missing desktop for the cloud.

    49 Workona alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Brave
    • Chromium
    • Firefox
    Workona screenshot 1

    Workona Features

    1.  Group tabs
    2.  Browser integration
    3.  Browser extension

    Workona VS Station

     

    • Workona is the most popular Web-based alternative to Station.

    • Workona is Freemium and ProprietaryStation is Free and Open Source
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    Slapdash

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    Slapdash is the missing layer that unifies all your apps. We don’t want to replace the apps you use, or your browser, we just want to augment how you work with new superpowers.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Slapdash screenshot 1

    Slapdash Features

    1.  Search-in-files
    2.  Fast file and folder search
    3.  All in one

    Slapdash VS Station

     

    • Slapdash is the most popular SaaS alternative to Station.

    • Slapdash is Freemium and ProprietaryStation is Free and Open Source
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    Charmstone

     1 like
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    The quicker switcher launcher for macOS.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Charmstone screenshot 1

    Charmstone VS Station

     
  15. Noi icon

    Noi

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

    5 Noi alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Noi screenshot 1

    Noi Features

    Noi VS Station

     
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