The Executor Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Executor in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Executor
The Insider’s Guide
Free MIT-licensed keyword launcher built only for Windows
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among window managers and launchers, read from Executor’s own pages.
Made by Martin Bresson · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Executor’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Executor’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 23 of the 48 other window managers and launchers we grade
Executor is a Windows launcher that opens applications, files, folders, websites and web services from typed keywords and hotkeys. It can run several actions from one command and indexes applications, control panel items and chosen folders. It also includes small tools such as a clipboard manager, calculations, system commands and an optional internal browser.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Executor, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Keywords and indexing need setting up, and the maker mentions a learning curve.
- 1
Best for keyword commands on Windows
It has no plugin system, the maker says there is a learning curve, and it is built and kept up by one person.
- 2
It is free
Executor has no paid plan at all. Free under an MIT license, including for commercial use, per the vendor.
- 3
It runs on Windows
Windows.
- 4
Fast actions
Opens applications, files, folders, websites, web services with parameters and prompts, with options such as reassigning the Win key to Executor.
- 5
Multi actions
Triggers several actions from one command or hotkey, and keeps multi-line queries with spell check in its history.
- 6
Indexing
Scans applications, control panel items and custom locations, with paths and frequency set in the settings.
- 7
A 2.6 GPA, above 23 of 48
That is against the other window managers and launchers we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Executor is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Executor at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Windows
- Made by
- Martin Bresson
- Category
- Window Managers & Launchers
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for keyword commands on Windows
Executor is a free, MIT-licensed Windows launcher that opens apps, files and sites from typed keywords and can run several actions from one command. It has no plugin system, the maker says there is a learning curve, and it is built and kept up by one person.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free under an MIT license, including for commercial use. The site has a donate link. |
| Free plan and trial | A | The whole program is free, with no paid plan. |
| Features | C | Keyword launching, multi actions, indexing, clipboard handling and quick calculations. It deliberately has no plugin or extension system. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. Keywords and indexing need setting up, and the maker mentions a learning curve. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Windows only, by the maker's own design, and it needs Windows 7 or later. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Executor is for
- Fits if you want a light Windows launcher with no account
- Works for people who want one command to run several actions
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want plugins, as there is no plugin or extension system
- Watch out: it is written and maintained by one person
- Not for you if you use macOS or Linux, since it is Windows only
- Tight if you want a quick start, because the maker says there is a learning curve
Good to know
Good for
- Windows users who want a light launcher without plugins or accounts
- People who want one command to run several actions
- Commercial use at no cost under the MIT license
Worth knowing
- Windows only, by the maker's own design; it requires Windows 7 or later.
- Deliberately opens other apps and sites rather than integrating with them, so there are no plugin or extension systems.
- The maker says there is a learning curve, and the project is authored and maintained by one person.
- The internal browser is resource-heavy like any browser, though optional.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Executor is free to use.
Free under an MIT license, including for commercial use.
Free
$0
The whole program; the site also has a donate link.
The free plan
Free under an MIT license, including for commercial use, per the vendor.
Read from executor.dk on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Windows
Free MIT-licensed keyword launcher built only for Windows. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, keyboard-first, launcher, clipboard manager, calculator.
Keyword launching, multi actions, indexing, clipboard handling and quick calculations.
- Fast actions
- Opens applications, files, folders, websites, web services with parameters and prompts, with options such as reassigning the Win key to Executor.
- Multi actions
- Triggers several actions from one command or hotkey, and keeps multi-line queries with spell check in its history.
- Indexing
- Scans applications, control panel items and custom locations, with paths and frequency set in the settings.
- Daily tools
- Clipboard handling, system commands, quick calculations and a manager for running applications.
- Internal browser
- An optional browser that can interact with Executor, for opening an AI service or small sites; it is not loaded by default.
- Skins and settings
- Keywords, appearance, hotkeys and indexing are customizable, with skins and an online skin editor.
Where it runs
- Windows
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Executor is made by Martin Bresson.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
23/48
Other window managers and launchers it is graded above
Executor's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 23 of the 48 other window managers and launchers we grade, and level with 11.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 23 of 48) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
Executor has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.7 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 49 window managers and launchers we grade, cut by the letter each got. Executor’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 17 of 48
- AFree plan and trialAbove 23 of 48
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 48
- CEase of useAbove 8 of 48
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 48
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 29 window managers and launchers. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Executor is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Executor is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
What you could make
- Calculator: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A launcher wired into the operating system.
- A clipboard history running in the background of your computer.
- A real app for Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Executor’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Keypirinha, Launchy, Wox, Fluent Search and Albert
The 5 tools Executor is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Keypirinha
Free
Free keyboard launcher for Windows with Python plugins.
- Executor is open source, according to its own site.
- Executor also covers clipboard manager and calculator.
- 3.0GPA
Launchy
Free
Open-source keystroke launcher with plugins and skins.
- Only Launchy lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Executor also covers clipboard manager and calculator.
- 2.8GPA
Wox
Free
Open-source keyboard launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux.
- Only Wox lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Executor also covers calculator.
- Wox also covers window management.
- 2.8GPA
Fluent Search
Free
Windows search tool for files, apps, tabs and open windows.
- Executor is open source, according to its own site.
- Executor also covers clipboard manager and calculator.
- Fluent Search also covers window management.
- 2.6GPA
Albert
Free
Plugin-based keyboard launcher for Linux and macOS.
- Only Executor lists a Windows app.
- Only Albert lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Executor is open source, according to its own site.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Executor free?
Yes. Executor is free to use.
How much does Executor cost?
Executor lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does Executor work on?
Executor is available on Windows.
Does Executor have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Executor is listed for Windows.
Does Executor have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Executor is listed for Windows.
Is Executor open source?
Yes. Executor is open source, according to its own site.
Who makes Executor?
Executor is made by Martin Bresson.
What are the alternatives to Executor?
The closest alternatives to Executor in our directory are Keypirinha, Launchy, Wox, Fluent Search and Albert.
How does Executor compare with other window managers and launchers?
Executor's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 23 of the 48 other window managers and launchers we grade, and level with 11.
Is Executor good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Executor A for value for money. Executor has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Executor?
Executor is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Executor’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Executor's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Martin Bresson. Prices change, so check executor.dk before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Executor, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/executor
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Executor’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Executor is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Martin Bresson. Prices and plans change: check executor.dk before you buy.