Comparison of application launchers
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This is a comparison of application launcher software.
Windows
| Website | Creator | Latest stable version | OS | Free | Software license | Open source | Plugin Support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASuite | [1] | SalvadorSoftware | 1.5.1.2 | Microsoft Windows | Yes | GPL | Yes | No |
| Enso | [2] | Humanized | 1.0 | Microsoft Windows | Yes | Proprietary | Yes | Yes |
| SyMenu | [3] | Gianluca Negrelli | 1.08 | Microsoft Windows | Yes | Proprietary | No | No |
| CAL | [4] | Sentax Solutions | 0.0.279 | Microsoft Windows | Yes | Proprietary | No | No |
| CodySafe | [5] | Codyssey.com | 1.0.0.106 | Microsoft Windows | Yes | Proprietary | No | Yes |
| LaunchPad | [6] | Greg Sweitzer | 1.3 | Microsoft Windows, Linux | Yes | GPL | Yes | No |
| Launchy | [7] | Josh Karlin | 2.1.2 | Microsoft Windows, Linux | Yes | GPL | Yes | Yes |
| RecentX | [8] | Conceptworld Corporation | 3.0 | Microsoft Windows | No | Proprietary | No | No |
| Blaze | [9] | Gabriel Barata | Beta 0.5.2.3 | Microsoft Windows | Yes | GPL | Yes | Yes |
| PortableApps.com Platform | [10] | Rare Ideas, LLC | 1.5.2 | Microsoft Windows | Yes | GPL | Yes | No |
| Executor | [11] | Martin Bresson | Beta 0.99.04 | Microsoft Windows | Yes | Proprietary | No | No |
| DOMercury | [12] | DomSoft | 2.7 | Microsoft Windows | Yes | GPL | Yes | Yes |
| FARR (Find And Run Robot) | [13] | Mouser (DonationCoder.com) | 2.80.02 | Microsoft Windows | Yes | Proprietary | Yes | Yes |
| Promptu | [14] | Zach Johnson | 0.7 | Microsoft Windows | Yes | Proprietary | No | Yes |
| SE-TrayMenu | [15] | SE-SOFT.COM | 1.4.1.24 | Microsoft Windows | Yes | Proprietary | No | No |
| Microsys Launcher | [16] | Thomas Schulz | 1.7.0 | Microsoft Windows | Yes | Proprietary | No | No |
Linux
| Website | Creator | Latest stable version | OS | Free | Software license | Open source | Plugin Support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cairo-dock | ? | 2.1 | Linux | Yes | GPL | Yes | Yes | |
| dmenu | [17] | Anselm Garbe | 4.0 | Linux | Yes | MIT License | Yes | No |
| GNOME Do | [18] | GNOME Do Developers | 0.8.3.1 | Linux | Yes | GPL | Yes | Yes |
| GNOME Launch Box | [19] | Imendio | 0.4 | Linux with GNOME | Yes | GPL | Yes | ? |
| Katapult | [20] | Katapult Developers | 0.3.2.1 | Linux with KDE | Yes | GPL | Yes | Yes |
| Launchy | [21] | Josh Karlin | 2.1.1 | Microsoft Windows, Linux | Yes | GPL | Yes | Yes |
| Bashrun | [22] | Henning Bekel | 0.14 | Linux | Yes | GPL | Yes | Yes |
| gmrun | Mihai Bazon | 0.9.2 | Linux | Yes | GPL | Yes | No | |
| kupfer | [23] | Ulrik Sverdrup | c18.1 | Linux | Yes | GPL | Yes | Yes |
Mac OS X
| Website | Creator | Latest stable version | OS | Free | Software license | Open source | Plugin Support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler | [24] | Peter Maurer | 4.1.6 | Mac OS X | Yes | Proprietary | No | Yes |
| Quick Search Box | 2.0 | Mac OS X | Yes | Proprietary | No | Yes | ||
| LaunchBar | [25] | Objective Development Software | 4.3.5 | Mac OS X | No | Proprietary | No | ? |
| Quicksilver | [26] | Blacktree Software | 1.0β56a6 | Mac OS X | Yes | Apache License | Yes | Yes |
| Namely | Amar Sagoo | 2.5.1 | Mac OS X | Yes | Proprietary | No | ? |
Although arguable, some consider desktop search tools to be application launchers as well, given their ability to quickly find and launch indexed applications. Such desktop search tools able to launch applications as well include Spotlight or Google Desktop. For a broader list see Desktop Search tools.
References
- Gupta, K. A Mouse Free Approach For Working With Your System. [dead link]
- (German) Anke Anlauf (14 January 2010), Schmucke PC-Docks wie auf dem Mac (roundup of MS Windows launchers), Softonic OnSoftware
- (Russian) Андрей Крупин (26 June 2009) Панели для Windows в стиле Mac OS X (another roundup of MS Windows launchers), Computerra
- Peter (October 15th, 2008) The State of Linux Docks, linuxhaxor.net
- jdeslip (June 25, 2009) The Best Docks on the Linux Coast, Berkeley Linux Users Group
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