XMenu AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like XMenu

XMenu is described as 'Adds one or more global menus to the right side of the menu bar. They give you access to your preferred applications, folders, documents, files, and snippets. Launch any application, or insert text snippets or URLs into your email messages or Pages documents with a single' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to XMenu for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best XMenu alternative is Listary, which is free. Other great apps like XMenu are Alfred, Raycast, Keypirinha and Wox Launcher.

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  1. Listary icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • File Explorer
     
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    Listary does all what XMenu can do and so much more. Listary is only available on Windows. So I'm using XMenu on macOS.

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    • Listary is the most popular Windows alternative to XMenu.

    • Listary is the most popular free alternative to XMenu.

    • Listary is Freemium and ProprietaryXMenu is Free and Proprietary
    • Listary is CustomizableXMenu is not according to our users
  2. Alfred icon
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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

    Platforms

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

    • Alfred is Freemium and ProprietaryXMenu is Free and Proprietary
    • Alfred is CustomizableXMenu is not according to our users
  3. Raycast icon
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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.

    72 Raycast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
     
  4. Wox Launcher icon
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    Wox is a full-featured plugin-powered launcher that supports file and web searching.

    57 Wox Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
     
    • Wox Launcher is the most popular Linux alternative to XMenu.

    • Wox Launcher is the most popular Open Source alternative to XMenu.

    • Wox Launcher is Free and Open SourceXMenu is Free and Proprietary
  5. Fluent Search icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. ueli icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Cerebro icon
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    Cerebro is an open source and free electron-based productivity software alternative to Alfred and Spotlight. It is focused on speed and good UI and UX. In most cases you don't even need to open another application, because you can see results right in Cerebro, like google...

    63 Cerebro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. DeepPeek icon
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    Seek, peek, and preview to find your work instantly — even if it's buried in folders, or you've lost track of it over the months.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • DeepPeek is the most popular commercial alternative to XMenu.

    • DeepPeek is Paid and ProprietaryXMenu is Free and Proprietary
    • DeepPeek is Privacy focusedXMenu is not according to our users
  9. Albert icon
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    Albert is a C++/Qt based desktop agnostic keyboard launcher that helps you to accomplish your workflows in a breeze. Its goals are usability and beauty, performance and extensibility.

    62 Albert alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
     
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    FARR also lets you quickly run web searches, send email, manipulate files, control on-screen windows, and much more. Build and share custom commands or install plugins to add tons of new features, like live search features for your clipboard history and your internet bookmarks;...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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