Top 15 Appetizer Alternative and Similar Softwares | Dec 2024

Appetizer is a free application launcher, or dock, for Windows. It allows organizing your shortcuts and folders into a convenient dock. The app is open source, which means that its free and will remain so. It is entirely customizable and is available in multiple languages.

1. FastKeys

FastKeys All in One Windows Automation software. Fully configurable Start menu, Shortcuts, Text Expander, Auto Complete and Mouse Gestures. User-defined commands to run files, open webpages, send macros or automate anything. Incredibly powerful but yet simple to use. START MENU - Create a fully configurable menu to start any activity on......

2. PyPanel

PyPanel PyPanel is a lightweight panel/taskbar written in Python and C for X11 window managers. It can be easily customized to match any desktop theme or taste. PyPanel works with EWMH compliant WMs (Openbox, PekWM, FVWM, etc.) and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v2.Some of the customizable features......

3. BarLaunch

BarLaunch BarLaunch is a program launcher which starts up the program. It is a convenient tool to start the program quickly. BarLaunch has a lot of customizing.Button type launcher which lines up icon on bar. Convenient program launcher The program and the associated file can be opened only by clicking the......

4. DockShelf

DockShelf Did you ever wish your Dock could do more or handle more of your apps and files? DockShelf lets you place unlimited docks around your desktop so you never run out of space again for your commonly used files, folders and applications!With DockShelf launching your favorite documents and apps is......

5. LaunchBox

LaunchBox LaunchBox is a portable box-art-based games database and launcher for DOSBox, emulators, and PC games.......

6. Folders Popup

Folders Popup Folders Popup lets you move like a breeze between your frequently used folders, documents and links! Have all your favorites at your finger tip - press the middle mouse button to popup your personalized menu. You can add, reorder, remove or rename favorites in the Settings window. Group favorites by......

7. Freebar

Freebar A free and improved clone of the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar.......

8. ThumbApps

ThumbApps We at ~ThumbApps~ don't just make portable version of any freeware or free & open source software/FOSS.There are usually some criteria to start a portable work:1. It's not available at PortableApps.com.2. It's available at PortableApps.com, but not as full-standalone-offline package—but online installer which would requires Internet connection. Most people......

9. Middleclick

Middleclick Welcome to MiddleClick. The next generation application launcher from CodeLogic Software. MiddleClick displays a dashboard of your desktop and web applications whenever you press the scroll wheel on your mouse. Style, speed and simplicity no matter what you are doing.......

10. RocketDock

RocketDock RocketDock is a Mac OS X dock clone. It provides a nice clean interface to drop shortcuts on for easy access and organization. With each item completely customizable there is no end to what you can add and launch from the dock. Now with added Taskbar support your minimized windows......

11. sTabLauncher

sTabLauncher This tool helps with finding and launching your favorite programs, web pages, folders, or any type of files in a fast and easy way. Taking up fewer resources as possible, and allowing you to personalize the appearance in many ways, by changing colors, images, transparency, animations, and many other options......

12. PStart

PStart PStart is a simple tray tool to start user defined applications. Designed to run portable applications, you can start anything runnable from USB key devices or removable disks.......

13. Yal

Yal Yal - Yet Another LauncherYet Another LauncherYal can help you speed up the way you interact with your Windows based PC.You can easily access your favorite programs, documents, even browser bookmarks.You don't even have to type their full name. Yal can usually tell what you actually want, without expecting many......

14. Docky

Docky Docky is a full fledged dock application that makes opening common applications and managing windows easier and quicker. Docky is fully integrated into the GNOME Desktop and features a no non-sense approach to configuration and usage. It just works.Some of Docky's amazing features include themes, plugins, 4 different hiding modes,......

15. keystarter

keystarter Keystarter 1.0 - this software can automate your keyboard, joystick, or mouse movements. you are able to make 3d button icons with autohokey command scripts. These buttons can: send text, send keystroke (shortcuts) combinations [without focus the windows], run a application or run any kind of batch scripting languages. you......