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24 alternatives to LaunchPanel: Quick launch apps and files

Free App Launcher

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. LaunchPanel: Quick launch apps and files launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   LaunchDeck▲77

   Launch Mac apps & sites with a hotkey and custom modes

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Menu Launcher▲84

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

   2019 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   WorkspacePro▲327

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

   2019 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Launchy for macOS▲168

   App Launcher Switcher | Dock and CMD-Tab alternative

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Instant App Websites by LaunchKit▲436

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

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   SpaceLauncher for Mac▲178

   Hold spacebar while pressing a key to launch/switch apps

   2017 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Launchaco▲483

   Instantly search domains, social media handles & logotypes.

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   LaunchPadX▲3

   Visual app launcher for macOS

   Jun 2026 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Launchapp▲66

   Minimalist and efficient floating app launcher for Android

   2019 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    App Switcher and Launcher▲8

    Smarter, Faster app switching for macOS, private extra dock

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Launchboard▲276

    Control center for your next product launch

    2023 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    LaunchPalette▲80

    Switch between apps and windows with keyboard shortcuts

    2024 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    DashPane▲97

    Switch apps at the speed of thought

    Mar 2026 · dashpane.pro · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Flow Launcher▲19

    Quick file search & app launcher for Windows

    2023 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Magic Launcher▲89

    Launch anything instantly from the Today Widget

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Launch by NoCodeDevs▲218

    Discover your favorite no-code products

    2021 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Lock Launcher▲21

    Launch anything from iOS lock screen.

    2022 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Apptivate▲126

    Launch Mac apps with custom keyboard shortcuts

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Lightweight Launcher▲5

    A robust file/web launcher for Mac OS

    2019 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Outpost Launcher▲90

    Launch anything. Drag & drop everything.

    2025 · offloader.io · its alternatives →

21. 21
    OpenIn.app▲117

    Open links, mails and files in the apps you want

    2021 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Charmstone▲126

    The quicker switcher launcher for macOS

    2021 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    LaunchOS▲93

    Bring Back the Classic Launchpad Experience on macOS 26+

    May 2026 · launchosapp.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    LaunchBay▲7

    Free macOS Launchpad & Productivity Tool

    Oct 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

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