Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to LaunchOS

A Launchpad Alternative for macOS 26(Tahoe)

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
   Launchie▲136

   The launchpad replacement for MacOS 26 to find all your apps

   2025 · launchie.app · its alternatives →

2. 2
   AppPad▲78

   Launchpad Alternative for macOS 26 Tahoe

   Nov 2025 · fineusing.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   LaunchPad+▲1

   The Launchpad Alternative macOS 26+ Tahoe Needs

   Dec 2025 · launchpadplus.net · its alternatives →

4. 4
   NovaPadGo▲6

   No Launchpad? NovaPadGo is the perfect substitute!

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   An open source Launchpad for macOS 26▲51

   An open sourced version of Launchpad that I enhanced, you can import from old system Launchpad (just one click), and most of things look same. There are also a lot of functions, like adjust / display / hide icon size and title, localize icons, game controller support, i18n, voice over, etc. Still updating, open an issue if there are any problems. Hope this could help if someone updated to MacOS26 and not happy with new Launchpad :) Thank you.

   2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   LaunchDeck▲1

   LaunchDeck - Launchpad Alternative for macOS 26

   May 2026 · hirschstudio.tech · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Launchy Launchpad▲1

   the free open-source launchpad alternative for macos tahoe

   Mar 2026 · feuerbacher.me · its alternatives →

8. 8
   LaunchMe - App Launchpad macOS 26▲8

   App launcher with customization, wallpaper, widgets and more

   Nov 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Blossom Launcher▲9

   The launchpad replacement you really need.

   Oct 2025 · blossom.megabits.xyz · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Launchy for macOS▲168

    App Launcher Switcher | Dock and CMD-Tab alternative

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    LaunchBay▲7

    Free macOS Launchpad & Productivity Tool

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Amazon Launchpad▲271

    Launch platform for cutting-edge, new products

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    AppGrid

    Launchpad replacement Apple approved 27x, then blocked

    Apr 2026 · appgridmac.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Liqunch▲5

    Bring the classic macOS Launchpad back

    Jul 2026 · liqunch.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Launchaco▲480

    Instantly search domains, social media handles & logotypes.

    2016 · namecheap.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    LaunchOS▲284

    Align OKRs, plan launches and product roadmaps, in Notion

    2023 · ajinkyabhat.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    LaunchPadX▲3

    Visual app launcher for macOS

    Jun 2026 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    LaunchDeck▲77

    Launch Mac apps & sites with a hotkey and custom modes

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Lounge▲80

    macOS Tahoe menu bar manager with notch-aware icon control

    Apr 2026 · lounge.asktobuild.app · its alternatives →

20. 20
    TinyScratchpad.js▲88

    Node.js scratchpad for macOS with direct access from menubar

    2019 · tinyscratchpad.netlify.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    NexusPad▲2

    Spotlight is for search. NexusPad is for browsing.

    Apr 2026 · nexuspad-app.vercel.app · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Crypto Launchpad BHero▲92

    Don't be regular, BHero

    2023 · bhero.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Outpost Launcher▲90

    Launch anything. Drag & drop everything.

    2025 · offloader.io · its alternatives →

24. 24
    App Pier for MacOS▲58

    Keyboard-centric app launcher & switcher

    2017 · apps.apple.com · 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 →