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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
LaunchDeck▲77
Launch Mac apps & sites with a hotkey and custom modes
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
2
Menu Launcher▲84
Launch any file, folder or app from your Mac menu bar
2019 · onmyway133.com · its alternatives →
3
Launchy for macOS▲168
App Launcher Switcher | Dock and CMD-Tab alternative
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
4
Instant App Websites by LaunchKit▲433
Create a smart website for your app in minutes (for free)
2015 · launchkit.io · its alternatives →
5
WorkspacePro▲314
Launch a bunch of macOS apps just with 1 shortcut or click!
2019 · workspaceproapp.com · its alternatives →
6
SpaceLauncher for Mac▲178
Hold spacebar while pressing a key to launch/switch apps
2017 · spacelauncherapp.com · its alternatives →
7
Launchaco▲480
Instantly search domains, social media handles & logotypes.
2016 · namecheap.com · its alternatives →
8
LaunchPadX▲3
Visual app launcher for macOS
Jun 2026 · its alternatives →
9
Launchapp▲66
Minimalist and efficient floating app launcher for Android
2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
10
App Switcher and Launcher▲8
Smarter, Faster app switching for macOS, private extra dock
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
11
Ambi Launcher▲70
Use pointer gestures to switch apps and launch scripts
2018 · its alternatives →
12
Launchboard▲276
Control center for your next product launch
2023 · outcurve.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
13
LaunchPalette▲80
Switch between apps and windows with keyboard shortcuts
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
14
App Pier for MacOS▲58
Keyboard-centric app launcher & switcher
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
15
DashPane▲97
Built this for macOS because I wanted app switching to feel faster and more flexible than the default Command-Tab flow. DashPane combines app switching and launching in one flow, with: • customizable app shortcuts • fuzzy search for apps and windows • sidebar access • edge gestures • more consistent Command-Tab behavior • appearance, menu bar, and haptics settings This is the v2 update, shipped about a month after launch. A lot of the changes came from early user feedback. Site: https://www.dashpane.pro/
Mar 2026 · dashpane.pro · its alternatives →
16
Flow Launcher▲19
Quick file search & app launcher for Windows
2023 · flowlauncher.com · its alternatives →
17
Magic Launcher▲89
Launch anything instantly from the Today Widget
2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
18
Launch Menu▲2
A Mac menu bar app with flexibility to create a custom menu
2018 · its alternatives →
19
Launch by NoCodeDevs▲218
Discover your favorite no-code products
2021 · makerthrive.com · its alternatives →
20
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 →
21
Lock Launcher▲21
Launch anything from iOS lock screen.
2022 · locklauncher.com · its alternatives →
22
Apptivate▲126
Launch Mac apps with custom keyboard shortcuts
2016 · apptivateapp.com · its alternatives →
23
Lightweight Launcher▲5
A robust file/web launcher for Mac OS
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
24
Outpost Launcher▲90
Launch anything. Drag & drop everything.
2025 · offloader.io · its alternatives →

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