Top 15 Namely Alternative and Similar Softwares | Dec 2024

Namely is possibly the fastest way to open applications. And unlike some other launchers, it doesn't require any learning.

You simply activate it using your preferred keyboard shortcut, start typing part of an application's name and see a list of matches as you type. Most of the time, one or two letters are enough. In fact, Namely learns your habits and makes your most-used apps even quicker to access over time. It's basically Spotlight for applications, only much faster, and highly addictive.

1. Synapse

Synapse Synapse is a semantic launcher written in Vala that you can use to start applications as well as find and access relevant documents and files by making use of the Zeitgeist engine.......

2. Jumplist-Launcher

Jumplist-Launcher Jumplist Launcher is a free portable tool for Windows 7 that allows you to add your favorite programs in a single jumplist so that they can become easily accessible. You can add up to 60 jumplist-items and they can be categorized into self-defined groups easily. Here is how it works,......

3. menuApp

menuApp menuApp is an application which allows you to configure menus and use them to launch your favourite programs, music files, documents, websites, etc.It's fast, doesn't hog a lot of resource and is easy to setup and use (so long as you can handle a text editor).What's more, it doesn't drop......

4. Plank

Plank Plank is meant to be the simplest dock on the planet. The goal is to provide just what a dock needs and absolutely nothing more. It is, however, a library which can be extended to create other dock programs with more advanced features. Thus, Plank is the underlying technology for......

5. Quick Pop Menu

Quick Pop Menu A simple program menu-type launcher, calling with a hotkey. It is easy to set up. Launches a list of program shortcuts with your favorite hotkey.......

6. aLaunch

aLaunch aLaunch is an application launcher of the types to access from menubar.......

7. ViPad

ViPad ViPad is a the ultimate Windows desktop application launch & organization tool for the windows desktop, free download our Windows Desktop Launcher and say goodbye to desktop clutter......

8. SliderDock

SliderDock SliderDock is an application launcher that will allow you to easily drag and drop iconsto access them later on by double clicking on them.It will be a unique dock where you wont have to chase behind you icons to run an application.Just rotate your mouse wheel and let the icons......

9. NuKit

NuKit NuKit is a bundle of lightweight everyday tools to increase productivity and save time.Launcher and Shortcuts provide instant access to applications, files, URLs, Search Engines, System Actions, Scripts, and Dictionary.Window Mover, Real Zoom, and Real Close help you to quickly and easily drag and resize, maximize and close windows on......

10. Power8

Power8 The start menu replacer for Win8, styled and integrated inside taskbar.Designed for Windows8 (v.1.0.1 tested under RTM 9200), works under XP SP3 and Se7en SP1 as well.Benefits:No system files patching;No hooks over system objects;No app-init DLLs;No additional services, drivers, etc;No trash in registry;No installation - just unpack and launch;Small, fast......

11. LaunchIt

LaunchIt LaunchIt is an Android application similar to the likes of QuickSilver for Mac, Launchy for Windows, and GnomeDo for Linux. It allows you to quickly find information on your Android device, such as Applications, Bookmarks, Contacts, Media and more.......

12. Found

Found Found provides a lightning-fast, intuitive search experience that finds files across your Mac and personal cloud services, including Dropbox, Google Drive/Docs, and Gmail (attachments).With a double tap of the control key, Found slides out to reveal its unique Palette user interface. Start typing and get immediate results with an instant,......

13. Launch4j

Launch4j Cross-platform Java executable wrapper for creating lightweight Windows native EXEs. Provides better user experience.......

14. JumpList Editor

JumpList Editor JumpList Editor is used to create customized jumplist for each program in the windows 7 taskbar and Start menu.You can include links to files or folders in your computer, or add link to web page ....*Add a link to file, program, folder ....*Delete Recent/Frequent lists on user logout.*Add a link......

15. Magic Formation

Magic Formation Magic Formation is a kind of Dock program.But, It appears anywhere on desktop.Just draw a circle by mouse cursor on desktop anywhere you like.......