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24 alternatives to Lightweight Launcher

A robust file/web launcher for Mac OS

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

1. 1
   Menu Launcher▲84

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

   2019 · onmyway133.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Alfred 3▲687

   The Mac's best launcher just got a whole lot better

   2016 · alfredapp.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Launchy for macOS▲168

   App Launcher Switcher | Dock and CMD-Tab alternative

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Lite: App Launcher▲278

   A minimal app launcher for your iPhone.

   2024 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   MenubarX▲474

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

   2022 · menubarx.app · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Outpost Launcher▲90

   Launch anything. Drag & drop everything.

   2025 · offloader.io · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Stack 2.0▲313

   Stack is an internet launchpad for multitaskers

   2019 · stackbrowser.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   QuickCMD▲109

   Your favorite commands now in your MacOS menu bar

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   WorkspacePro▲314

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

   2019 · workspaceproapp.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    LaunchDeck▲77

    Launch Mac apps & sites with a hotkey and custom modes

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    ToDo Launcher▲89

    Boost productivity with a task-focused app launcher

    2024 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Zazu▲193

    Open source launcher, an alternative to Alfred

    2017 · zazuapp.org · its alternatives →

13. 13
    LaunchPanel: Quick launch apps and files▲9

    Free App Launcher

    2019 · noteifyapp.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Short Menu 3.0 for Mac▲199

    The most powerful URL shortener for macOS

    2017 · shortmenu.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Hyperfocused▲148

    Deep work menubar app for macOS

    2023 · hyperfocused.app · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Ambi Launcher▲70

    Use pointer gestures to switch apps and launch scripts

    2018 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Charmstone▲126

    The quicker switcher launcher for macOS

    2021 · charmstone.app · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Verve▲83

    Blazingly fast launcher for applications & files

    2022 · github.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Smile App Launcher▲143

    A free minimal iOS launcher app widget

    2024 · smileapplauncher.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Focused Task▲121

    Open source mac menubar app that helps you do deep work

    2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    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 →

22. 22
    Good Launcher▲114

    Minimalist launcher to increase focus and productivity

    2021 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Flow Launcher▲19

    Quick file search & app launcher for Windows

    2023 · flowlauncher.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    App Pier for MacOS▲58

    Keyboard-centric app launcher & switcher

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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