Apps Related to Program Launchers

Alfred is a powerful productivity application for macOS, designed to streamline common tasks and significantly improve your workflow. It acts as a central hub for launching applications, finding files, performing web searches, and executing complex workflows with keyboard shortcuts and intuitive commands.

Aptoide is a prominent independent Android app store offering a vast collection of apps and games, providing an alternative to the official Google Play Store. It emphasizes user-generated content, with individual stores managed by users and organizations.

PortableApps.com is a free, open-source platform that allows you to carry your favorite software with you on a USB flash drive, cloud drive, or portable hard drive, and use it on any Windows computer. It offers a selection of portable versions of popular software, a menu for easy access, and tools for keeping your applications updated.

Prism was a discontinued open-source application developed by Mozilla, designed to integrate web applications into the desktop experience by removing the standard browser interface and providing a dedicated window for each 'site-specific browser'.

Launchy is a discontinued yet highly efficient open-source keystroke application launcher for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It allows users to quickly open programs, documents, and perform searches by typing their names, significantly speeding up workflow.

Linux Mint is a free and open-source operating system based on Ubuntu and Debian. It is known for its user-friendly interface, stability, and comprehensive software library, making it a popular choice for both new and experienced Linux users seeking a reliable desktop environment.

LauncherPro was a popular, although now discontinued, home screen replacement for Android devices. Known for its versatility and customization options, it offered a cleaner and more feature-rich experience compared to stock Android launchers of its time.

LaunchBar is a powerful and intelligent keystroke-based launcher for macOS. It provides lightning-fast access to your applications, documents, contacts, calendars, bookmarks, and much more, simply by typing a short abbreviation.

Pokki is a free digital distribution platform and Windows Shell extension that transforms the Windows taskbar into a more application-centric experience, offering a curated selection of web-based and native applications accessible directly from a dedicated app launcher.