Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

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. 1
   WorkspacePro▲327

   Launch a bunch of macOS apps just with 1 shortcut or click!

   2019 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   ToDo Launcher▲89

   Boost productivity with a task-focused app launcher

   2024 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Launchy for macOS▲168

   App Launcher Switcher | Dock and CMD-Tab alternative

   2025 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Launcher▲83

   The open-source, accessible app launcher for your team

   2022 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Menu Launcher▲84

   Launch any file, folder or app from your Mac menu bar

   2019 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   LaunchPalette▲80

   Switch between apps and windows with keyboard shortcuts

   2024 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   alt.▲195

   An extendable launcher

   2024 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Firework▲188

   Easy and fast access to web applications

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Launch by NoCodeDevs▲218

   Discover your favorite no-code products

   2021 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Forvibe▲182

    Launch apps without the operational busywork

    Jan 2026 · forvibe.app · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Paths▲87

    Find shortcuts for apps and websites in your browser

    2022 · its alternatives →

12. 12WA
    Wox – an open source launcher for windows inspired by Alfred and Launchy▲54

    2015 · getwox.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    TermHere▲147

    “Open Terminal Here” shortcut for Finder

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Wolf Flow▲80

    A desktop productivity software creating 1-click transitions

    2018 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Hyperfocused▲148

    Deep work menubar app for macOS

    2023 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Magic Launcher▲89

    Launch anything instantly from the Today Widget

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Charmstone▲126

    The quicker switcher launcher for macOS

    2021 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Apptivate▲126

    Launch Mac apps with custom keyboard shortcuts

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Launcher▲89

    Launch your favorite apps from the iOS 8 notification center

    2014 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    4ULauncher▲7

    A Windows launcher that opens one app or an entire setup

    Jan 2026 · apps.microsoft.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Search Funnel▲108

    The fastest way to search on multiple services

    2017 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Verve▲83

    Blazingly fast launcher for applications & files

    2022 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Shortcut App - Action Launcher▲2

    Fast Access to Your Favorite Apps, Tools & Websites

    Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Flowbar▲72

    Organize your tabs into groups and access them anywhere.

    2019 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →