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24 alternatives to Launchy for macOS

App Launcher Switcher | Dock and CMD-Tab alternative

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
   App Switcher and Launcher▲8

   Smarter, Faster app switching for macOS, private extra dock

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Charmstone▲126

   The quicker switcher launcher for macOS

   2021 · charmstone.app · its alternatives →

3. 3
   App Pier for MacOS▲58

   Keyboard-centric app launcher & switcher

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Menu Launcher▲84

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

   2019 · onmyway133.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   SpaceLauncher for Mac▲178

   Hold spacebar while pressing a key to launch/switch apps

   2017 · spacelauncherapp.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Switch for macOS▲174

   Keyboard-driven commands to navigate your mac apps faster.

   2021 · get-switch.app · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Ambi Launcher▲70

   Use pointer gestures to switch apps and launch scripts

   2018 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Apptivate▲126

   Launch Mac apps with custom keyboard shortcuts

   2016 · apptivateapp.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Layout switcher▲153

   It is like Apple's App switcher, but for Layouts on macOS

   2022 · layoutswitcher.carrd.co · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Launchie▲136

    The launchpad replacement for MacOS 26 to find all your apps

    2025 · launchie.app · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Switch▲135

    Keyboard-driven commands to navigate your apps faster

    2019 · get-switch.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    LaunchDeck▲77

    Launch Mac apps & sites with a hotkey and custom modes

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Switchy for Mac▲85

    Switch your Magic Keyboard, Trackpad, and Mouse between Macs

    Aug 2026 · mangobuns.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    WorkspacePro▲314

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

    2019 · workspaceproapp.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    SwitchGlass▲88

    Customizable app switcher for Mac

    2020 · hypercritical.co · its alternatives →

16. 16
    QuickCMD▲109

    Your favorite commands now in your MacOS menu bar

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    launchk▲68

    Manage launchd agents and daemons from a snappy terminal UI

    2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    LaunchPalette▲80

    Switch between apps and windows with keyboard shortcuts

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    MacLibrary▲87

    The app launcher macOS should have come with

    2023 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Hyperfocused▲148

    Deep work menubar app for macOS

    2023 · hyperfocused.app · its alternatives →

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    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 →

22. 22
    Command-Tab Plus▲248

    Keyboard-centric application switcher for your Mac ⌘

    2016 · commandtab.noteifyapp.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Worky▲130

    Effortlessly manage your macOS desktop

    2022 · worky.betweenframes.net · its alternatives →

24. 24
    ActiveDock 2▲105

    A customizable dock for your Mac

    2020 · noteifyapp.com · its alternatives →

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