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24 alternatives to Flow Launcher

Quick file search & app launcher for Windows

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Flow Launcher launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
Spotter▲114
Productivity tool to launch everything
2021 · spotter-application.github.io · its alternatives →
2
ToDo Launcher▲89
Boost productivity with a task-focused app launcher
2024 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
3
Launchy for macOS▲168
App Launcher Switcher | Dock and CMD-Tab alternative
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
4
Wox – an open source launcher for windows inspired by Alfred and Launchy▲54
Whether you're a Mac die-hard or a Windows newbie we give you the scoop on what's new, what's best and how to make the most out of the products you love.
2015 · getwox.com · its alternatives →
5
Launcher▲83
The open-source, accessible app launcher for your team
2022 · launcher.team · its alternatives →
6
Menu Launcher▲84
Launch any file, folder or app from your Mac menu bar
2019 · onmyway133.com · its alternatives →
7
Launchapp▲66
Minimalist and efficient floating app launcher for Android
2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
8
LaunchPalette▲80
Switch between apps and windows with keyboard shortcuts
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
9
alt.▲195
An extendable launcher
2024 · its alternatives →
10
Firework▲188
Easy and fast access to web applications
2017 · firework.cloud · its alternatives →
11
Pioneer Launcher▲199
Track your launch progress & find product-market fit.
2020 · pioneer.app · its alternatives →
12
Forvibe▲182
Launch apps without the operational busywork
Jan 2026 · forvibe.app · its alternatives →
13
LaunchPanel: Quick launch apps and files▲9
Free App Launcher
2019 · noteifyapp.com · its alternatives →
14
Paths▲87
Find shortcuts for apps and websites in your browser
2022 · github.com · its alternatives →
15
Wolf Flow▲80
A desktop productivity software creating 1-click transitions
2018 · its alternatives →
16
Magic Launcher▲89
Launch anything instantly from the Today Widget
2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
17
Charmstone▲126
The quicker switcher launcher for macOS
2021 · charmstone.app · its alternatives →
18
Launcher▲89
Launch your favorite apps from the iOS 8 notification center
2014 · cromulentlabs.com · its alternatives →
19
4ULauncher▲7
A Windows launcher that opens one app or an entire setup
Jan 2026 · apps.microsoft.com · its alternatives →
20
Google Cloud Launcher▲6
Explore, launch, and manage solutions in just a few clicks
2016 · its alternatives →
21
Verve▲83
Blazingly fast launcher for applications & files
2022 · github.com · its alternatives →
22
Shortcut App - Action Launcher▲2
Fast Access to Your Favorite Apps, Tools & Websites
Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
23
Flowbar▲72
Organize your tabs into groups and access them anywhere.
2019 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
24
LaunchDeck▲77
Launch Mac apps & sites with a hotkey and custom modes
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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