Xstarter Alternatives

Xstarter is described as 'Terminal-based application launcher for Unix-like systems' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Xstarter for Windows, Linux, Mac, Xfce and Debian. The best alternative is Keypirinha, which is free. Other great apps like Xstarter are Albert, Raycast, Rofi and dmenu.

Xstarter alternatives are mainly Application Launchers but may also be File Search Utilities or Web Search Engines. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Xstarter.

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Xstarter

Free • Open Source
Application Launcher

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Terminal-based application launcher for Unix-like systems.

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Keypirinha
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
File Search Utility
Web Search Engine
Windows
153 alternatives to Keypirinha
A lightning fast and flexible keystroke launcher for Windows. No installation required (portable). Extensible with Python3 plugins.
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Keypirinha Features
1. LightweightKeypirinha consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. PortableKeypirinha can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsKeypirinha can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
4. Ad-freeKeypirinha doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Works OfflineKeypirinha can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. Dark ModeKeypirinha supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. Support for scriptingKeypirinha supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
8. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Keypirinha.
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Configurable
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Albert
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
File Search Utility
Web Search Engine
Linux
Debian
Xfce
41 alternatives to Albert
Access everything with virtually zero effort. Run applications, open files or their paths, open bookmarks in your browser, search the web, calculate things and a lot more. See wiki for more information.
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Albert Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsAlbert can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. LightweightAlbert consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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Search Bar
Launcher
Customizable
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Raycast
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Freemium • Proprietary
Application Launcher
File Search Utility
Mac
40 alternatives to Raycast
Raycast lets you control your tools with a few keystrokes. It’s designed to keep you focused.
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Raycast Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsRaycast can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Support for scriptingRaycast supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
3. Privacy focusedRaycast is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Customizable
Rofi
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
File Search Utility
Linux
17 alternatives to Rofi
Rofi started as clone of simpleswitcher, written by Sean Pringle a popup window switcher roughly based on superswitcher. Simpleswitcher laid the foundations and therefor Sean Pringle deserves most of the credit for this tool.
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Window Switching
dmenu
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Linux
71 alternatives to dmenu
dmenu is a dynamic menu for X, originally designed for dwm. It manages large numbers of user-defined menu items efficiently.
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LaunchBar
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Freemium • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Mac
53 alternatives to LaunchBar
LaunchBar is a smart and powerful, keyboard driven productivity utility that lets you access and control every aspect of your digital life. Whatever you want to get done on your Mac – with LaunchBar it’s only a few keystrokes away.
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Application Finder
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Linux
Xfce
35 alternatives to Application Finder
The Application Finder is a program to find and launch installed applications on your system, and quickly execute commands.
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Application Finder Features
Dashboard
JetStart
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Freemium • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
82 alternatives to JetStart
Tired of digging into crowded Start Menu? JetStart offers you a quick access to categorized Start Menu shortcuts, recently launched programs and system commands.

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Advanced Run
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
38 alternatives to Advanced Run
Advanced 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.

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Discontinued
The official website is no longer available. Last version, 3.0, can be still downloaded from Softpedia.
Portable Start Menu
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
46 alternatives to Portable Start Menu
Portable Start Menu is a simple and free start menu application that can be installed on USB sticks or local PCs.
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1. PortablePortable Start Menu can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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