Alternatives

Products that do what Orbs does

Hold, Flick and Release. Ten apps. One orb.

1
OrbStack▲170
Fast, light, simple Docker & Linux on macOS
2023
2
Charmstone▲126
The quicker switcher launcher for macOS
2021
3
Magnet for Mac▲515
Keep your workspace organized
2015
4
Radial▲92
Everything at your cursor in a single gesture
Apr 2026
5
WorkspacePro▲327
Launch a bunch of macOS apps just with 1 shortcut or click!
2019
6
Orbs▲2
Radial launcher for Windows — hold a hotkey, launch anything
12d ago · github.com
7
Outpost Launcher▲90
Launch anything. Drag & drop everything.
2025
8
Launchy for macOS▲168
App Launcher Switcher | Dock and CMD-Tab alternative
2025
9
Flotato▲459
Instantly create native, light Mac apps for any web app
2019
10
NothingHere▲314
A MacOS panic button where one key press cleans your screen
Mar 2026
11
Zazu▲193
Open source launcher, an alternative to Alfred
2017
12
Menu Launcher▲84
Launch any file, folder or app from your Mac menu bar
2019
13
Better Window Manager▲233
A tiny window management app for the Mac
2015
14
Radial▲98
Your shortcuts, one gesture away
Jan 2026
15ZA
Zazu App – An OSS app launcher, similar to Alfred▲111
2017 · zazuapp.org
16
Hand Mirror +▲237
A one-click camera check, right from your Menu Bar
2022
17
MacOS Desktop Declutter▲115
Open-source Tinder for desktop files on MacOS. 100% Free.
Jan 2026
18
Hyperfocused▲148
Deep work menubar app for macOS
2023
19
SpaceLauncher for Mac▲178
Hold spacebar while pressing a key to launch/switch apps
2017
20
AppHalt▲103
Pause unused Mac apps & reclaim speed in one click
2025
21
Loopty▲8
Radial launcher for macOS
Jul 2026 · loopty.app
22
Powering▲105
Your ring of power for macOS
Feb 2026
23
Snap▲115
Effortless window management for power users on macOS
2025
24
Smile App Launcher▲143
A free minimal iOS launcher app widget
2024

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