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24 alternatives to QuickLinks

Create shortcuts for anything on your Mac

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

1. 1
   Quick Access▲112

   Organise files in the Mac menu bar

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Shortcuts Directory▲175

   Curated collections of the best links about Siri Shortcuts

   2020 · shortcuts.directory · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Folder Peek▲135

   Put folders in the menu bar on your Mac

   2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Shortcuts▲415

   Do more with your apps. Made by Apple. ✨

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   EasyFinder▲108

   Mac menu bar app to help access your important files fast

   2019 · easyfinderapp.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Later▲447

   Save all your Mac apps for later with one click

   2022 · getlater.app · its alternatives →

7. 7
   OpenFolder▲101

   Open any folder on macOS instantly

   Oct 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   OnlyShortcuts▲193

   Quick access to links with shortcuts

   2024 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Shortcut Bar for Mac▲6

   Favorite files, folders & links at your fingertips

   2017 · fiplab.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    My Web Shortcuts▲105

    Create custom shortcuts for the Web

    2023 · mywebshortcuts.xyz · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Snīppet▲125

    A macOS quick link finder

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Homerow▲175

    Keyboard shortcuts for every button in macOS

    2023 · homerow.app · its alternatives →

13. 13
    smartcuts▲78

    Finding shortcuts will be a snap

    2021 · smartcuts.chiefaiofficer.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Recently▲91

    Open recently used files, folders, and apps on your Mac

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    TermHere▲147

    “Open Terminal Here” shortcut for Finder

    2016 · hashbang.productions · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Apptivate▲126

    Launch Mac apps with custom keyboard shortcuts

    2016 · apptivateapp.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Keysmith▲207

    Create custom keyboard shortcuts for your Mac and the web

    2020 · keysmith.app · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Shortcuts on Mac▲16

    Apple’s Shortcuts App – now available on macOS Monterey

    2021 · apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Button Shortcuts▲128

    Learn keyboard shortcuts in seconds

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Shortcut Practice▲135

    Master keyboard shortcuts of your favourite websites & apps

    2022 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    ShortLink▲172

    Create local, easy to remember short links

    2017 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Short Menu▲82

    URL shortener for your Mac's menu bar

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Coolbar▲143

    Bookmark and link preview on Mac menu bar

    2023 · indiegoodies.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    KeyCombiner▲80

    Organize, learn and instantly look up keyboard shortcuts

    2021 · keycombiner.com · its alternatives →

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