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LaunchBar alternatives with a Windows app

The LaunchBar listing does not include a Windows app. 23 of the 48 other window managers and launchers in this directory list a Windows app.

LaunchBar has a free plan. Paid plans start at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License). 18 of them are free or have a free plan.

23 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to LaunchBar

  1. Raycast

    Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI

    • Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  2. Flow Launcher

    Free, open-source app launcher and file search for Windows

    • Flow Launcher is free. LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only Flow Launcher lists a Windows app.
    • Only LaunchBar lists a macOS app.
    • Flow Launcher is open source, according to its own site.
  3. Executor

    Free MIT-licensed keyword launcher built only for Windows

    • Executor is free. LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only Executor lists a Windows app.
    • Only LaunchBar lists a macOS app.
    • Executor is open source, according to its own site.
  4. Vicinae

    Keyboard-driven launcher for Linux, macOS and Windows

    • Vicinae is free. LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only Vicinae lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Vicinae is open source, according to its own site.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  5. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    • Microsoft PowerToys is free. LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • Only LaunchBar lists a macOS app.
    • Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
  6. Listary

    File search and app launcher for Windows with Quick Switch

    • Listary starts at $19.95 one-time payment (Listary Pro). LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only Listary lists a Windows app.
    • Only LaunchBar lists a macOS app.
    • LaunchBar also covers clipboard manager and calculator.
  7. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only Ueli lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Ueli is open source, according to its own site.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  8. Wox

    Open-source keyboard launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Wox is free. LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only Wox lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Wox is open source, according to its own site.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  9. Fences

    Windows desktop organizer that groups icons into shaded areas

    • Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription). LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • LaunchBar has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fences lists a Windows app.
    • Only LaunchBar lists a macOS app.
  10. MaxTo

    Custom screen zones with hotkey and drag snapping for Windows and Mac

    • MaxTo starts at €19 per year (Home, personal use). LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • LaunchBar has a free plan. MaxTo does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MaxTo lists a Windows app.
    • MaxTo also covers window management.
  11. Keypirinha

    Free keyboard launcher for Windows with Python plugins

    • Keypirinha is free. LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only Keypirinha lists a Windows app.
    • Only LaunchBar lists a macOS app.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  12. Launchy

    Open-source keystroke launcher with plugins and skins

    • Launchy is free. LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only Launchy lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Launchy is open source, according to its own site.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Common questions

Which LaunchBar alternatives have a Windows app?

Raycast, Flow Launcher, Executor, Vicinae, Microsoft PowerToys, Listary, Ueli, Wox and 15 more list a Windows app.

Does LaunchBar have a Windows app?

The LaunchBar listing does not include a Windows app. It lists macOS.

Which of these window managers and launchers are free?

Raycast, Flow Launcher, Executor, Vicinae, Microsoft PowerToys, Listary, Ueli, Wox and 10 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to LaunchBar: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.