Platforms
- Windows
- Windows Explorer
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XLaunchpad Alternatives
Apps similar to XLaunchpad include Fences. It's paid, but Portals: Desktop Organization and RocketDock are free. Other options are Docking, Cairo-Dock, ObjectDock and Winstep Nexus. There's no shortage of Application Launchers like XLaunchpad, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Linux and Mac.
Alternatives list
LaunchBar is a small Windows freeware program that mimics the behavior of the dockable QuickLaunch toolbar that was available in all Windows versions before Windows 7.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
A simple program menu-type launcher, calling with a hotkey. It is easy to set up. Launches a list of program shortcuts with your favorite hotkey.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Platforms
- Windows
Indonesia
SliderDock is an application launcher that will allow you to easily drag and drop icons to access them later on by double clicking on them.
Platforms
- Windows
DeskRipple keeps each group of shortcuts in a single folder icon on the Windows desktop. Hover or click to open its shortcut panel, then close it back to one icon. The folders sit alongside regular desktop icons, behind normal windows.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
United States
Launch applications and system tools, Control Panel items, folders on your computer, and website addresses using simple key combinations.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
China
SSuite Mac Dock is a very simple Windows utility designed to create a Mac OS X-like dock on your desktop, allowing you to launch certain programs with just a single click, just like you do with the ones in the Quick Launch.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
South Africa
Coolbarz is a very efficient app launcher or desktop toolbar for easy access to your most commonly used programs or folders. Working and tested on Windows 10.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
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Tired of digging into crowded Start Menu? JetStart offers you a quick access to categorized Start Menu shortcuts, recently launched programs and system commands.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Australia
J
37 Advanced Run alternativesAdvanced Run is a replacement for a standard Windows Run dialog. Advanced Run allows you to run any program, run any command line command, open and edit and print documents on behalf of any user account without switching between user accounts.
Platforms
- Windows
Organize and declutter your desktop by creating containers of icons and shortcuts or add multiple explorer windows right on your desktop.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
