Yal AlternativesApplication Launchers & File Search Utilities like Yal

Yal is described as 'Access your files, programs, browser bookmarks, search engines and windows with a few key presses' and is a application launcher in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Yal for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and File Explorer apps. The best Yal alternative is Listary, which is free. Other great apps like Yal 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
     
    • Listary is the most popular Windows alternative to Yal.

    • Listary is the most popular free alternative to Yal.

    • Listary is Freemium and ProprietaryYal is Free and Open Source
    • Listary is Lightweight and CustomizableYal 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.

    132 Alfred alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    • Alfred is Freemium and ProprietaryYal is Free and Open Source
    • Alfred is CustomizableYal 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.

    73 Raycast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary (MIT)

    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.

    58 Wox Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

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

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

    • Wox Launcher is Free and Open SourceYal is also Free and Open Source
  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...

    124 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...

    84 ueli alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. 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.

    64 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
     
  9. Gnome Do icon
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    GNOME Do allows you to quickly search for many items present on your desktop or the web, and perform useful actions on those items.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. Filezo icon
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    Filezo (Formerly known as RecentX) is an innovative launcher that gives you instant access to your files, folders & programs. It automatically remembers your favorite & recent items so that you can launch them even faster.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Filezo is the most popular commercial alternative to Yal.

    • Filezo is Paid and ProprietaryYal is Free and Open Source
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