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24 alternatives to LaunchDeck

Launch Mac apps & sites with a hotkey and custom modes

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   Launchy for macOS▲168

   App Launcher Switcher | Dock and CMD-Tab alternative

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Instant App Websites by LaunchKit▲433

   Create a smart website for your app in minutes (for free)

   2015 · launchkit.io · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Surfdeck▲125

   Your tabs, within reach.

   Aug 2026 · surfdeck.app · its alternatives →

4. 4
   WorkspacePro▲314

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

   2019 · workspaceproapp.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   LaunchPanel: Quick launch apps and files▲9

   Free App Launcher

   2019 · noteifyapp.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   SpaceLauncher for Mac▲178

   Hold spacebar while pressing a key to launch/switch apps

   2017 · spacelauncherapp.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Apptivate▲126

   Launch Mac apps with custom keyboard shortcuts

   2016 · apptivateapp.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Menu Launcher▲84

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

   2019 · onmyway133.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Launchboard▲276

   Control center for your next product launch

   2023 · outcurve.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    LaunchFast▲233

    One command to a full featured, secure, production-ready app

    2024 · launchfast.pro · its alternatives →

11. 11
    MenubarX▲474

    A powerful menu bar browser. Pin websites like Native Apps.

    2022 · menubarx.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Launchaco▲480

    Instantly search domains, social media handles & logotypes.

    2016 · namecheap.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    App Pier for MacOS▲58

    Keyboard-centric app launcher & switcher

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    LaunchDeck▲1

    LaunchDeck - Launchpad Alternative for macOS 26

    May 2026 · hirschstudio.tech · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Launch Menu▲2

    A Mac menu bar app with flexibility to create a custom menu

    2018 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Snap Deck HQ▲77

    Everything you need in one native macOS command bar

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

17. 17
    Launchie▲136

    The launchpad replacement for MacOS 26 to find all your apps

    2025 · launchie.app · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Astronaut▲105

    Launch webapps from your dock, in a click.

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Focused Task▲121

    Open source mac menubar app that helps you do deep work

    2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    LaunchPalette▲80

    Switch between apps and windows with keyboard shortcuts

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    LaunchPadX▲3

    Visual app launcher for macOS

    Jun 2026 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    QuickLinks▲101

    Create shortcuts for anything on your Mac

    2019 · appyogi.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    ActiveDock 2▲105

    A customizable dock for your Mac

    2020 · noteifyapp.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    LaunchRock▲91

    Start now and launch your page in minutes

    2014 · launchrock.co · its alternatives →

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