Application Finder Alternatives

Application Finder Alternatives

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15 best application finder alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Application Finder alternative list source: docs.xfce.org

15 alternativesFree, Open Source, Freemium, Commercial Linux, Windows, Mac

What is Application Finder?

15 best application finder alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Application Finder alternative list source: docs.xfce.org

Who should use these alternatives?

These alternatives are useful when you want to compare similar tools by platform support, licensing signals, practical features, and archived community feedback before visiting official product websites.

Pricing and license note

Pricing, license terms, and availability can change. Check the official website for current pricing and product terms before making a decision.

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Originally added: September 17, 2018

Compare Application Finder alternatives

Compare top-ranked Application Finder alternatives by score, license, and supported platforms.

Alternative	Score	License	Platforms
Alfred	99% Archived community votes: 477	Freemium	Mac
Gnome Do	98% Archived community votes: 353	Free, Open Source	Linux
Keypirinha	98% Archived community votes: 257	Free	Windows
Quicksilver	97% Archived community votes: 233	Free, Open Source	Mac
Synapse	98% Archived community votes: 227	Free, Open Source	Linux
RecentX	98% Archived community votes: 191	Commercial	Windows
Executor	96% Archived community votes: 163	Free	Windows
CerebroApp	94% Archived community votes: 77	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac, Linux
Albert	95% Archived community votes: 73	Free, Open Source	Linux
Ulauncher	82% Archived community votes: 39	Free, Open Source	Linux
Freeter	76% Archived community votes: 33	Freemium	Windows, Mac, Linux
Ueli	77% Archived community votes: 31	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac

Archived community votes are historical community signals and are not verified reviews.

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477

3

Alfred

Score: 99%

FreemiumMac

More

Alfred on your local computer and searching the web is a fast application for Mac OS X which aims to save your time. Features:Freemium,Mac

4

353

7

Gnome Do

Score: 98%

FreeOpen SourceLinux

More

The GNOME desktop or the quick and the products are available on the web you can find lots of useful actions on those elements. GNOME do with inspiration Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux

6

257

5

Keypirinha

Score: 98%

FreeWindows

More

Assigns a key for the Windows lightning-fast and flexible. No installation (portable). Python 3 can be extended with plugins. Features:Free,Windows

8

233

6

Quicksilver

Score: 97%

FreeOpen SourceMac

More

Quicksilver is a fast and elegant way to put them in full control of the match in a fast and free Mac OS X productivity application. Quicksilver learns your habits Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac

10

227

4

Synapse

Score: 98%

FreeOpen SourceLinux

More

Be used to launch applications and find documents in connection with Synapse, since it is written in a semantic launcher in Vala that can access them and use files Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux

12

191

4

RecentX

Score: 98%

CommercialWindows

More

RecentX files, folders, programs, websites and clipboard history gives you instant access to an innovative launcher. Automatically reminded. Features:Commercial,Windows

14

163

6

Executor

Score: 96%

FreeWindows

More

A multi purpose launcher and a more advanced and customizable free Windows replacement and more. The Guardian can also can be used as a portable application and is integrated to be used Features:Free,Windows

16

77

5

CerebroApp

Score: 94%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux

More

Alfred and electron-based productivity software open source and free alternative for a place in Cerebro. Fast and good UI and UX is focused. In most cases, Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux

18

73

4

Albert

Score: 95%

FreeOpen SourceLinux

More

Quickly, the Omni find and run applications on Linux and other useful things to make, launcher. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux

20

39

7

Ulauncher

Score: 82%

FreeOpen SourceLinux

More

Quick-launcher for Linux. Web URL for custom shortcuts and scripts. Extensions there is also soon. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux

22

33

8

Freeter

Score: 76%

FreemiumWindowsMacLinux

More

The smartest way to work on your computer. Freeter everything you need to quickly access and work in a place that you want to collect, use and productivity Features:Freemium,Mac,Windows,Linux

24

31

7

Ueli

Score: 77%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMac

More

Electron-framework developed with simplicity of UEL, the type of tool to take it is unnecessary to leave all the options and configuration settings. Created a Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows

26

31

8

Dmenu

Score: 74%

FreeOpen SourceLinux

More

Dmenu is a dynamic menu for X, it is actually designed for DWM. The active user-defined menu entries to manage a large number of. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux

28

27

3

Zazu

Score: 89%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux

More

Zazu is a new open source application developers, which allows the drivers seat. In contrast to other solutions, no built-in integration, so that each plug-in Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux

30

15

5

Krunner

Score: 67%

FreeOpen SourceLinux

More

Runner for KDE-Plasma-desktop for a multi-function command-line menu. The runners for the administration of all Computer, as it may be, from time to time, looks almost. Among other things Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux

Application Finder alternatives FAQ

What is the best Application Finder alternative?

Alfred is currently the top-ranked option on this list based on community votes and item score.

Are there free Application Finder alternatives?

Yes. Free, freemium, or open-source options in this list include Alfred, Gnome Do, Keypirinha, Quicksilver, Synapse.

Which platforms are covered?

The alternatives in this list include options for Linux, Windows, Mac, depending on each product.

How are alternatives ranked?

Alternatives are ordered by community voting signals, item score, and the available product details collected for each option.

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