Executor vs LaunchMenu
Executor
executor.dkLaunchMenu
launchmenu.github.ioSide by side
| Figure | Executor | LaunchMenu |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Start Menu Customization Software | 8.7 (#2) | 8.6 (#3) |
| Customization | Users can customize keywords, appearance, hotkeys, indexing, behavior, skins, and themes. | The site describes customizable applet settings and themes, and says settings can be imported and exported. |
| Extensibility | The documentation describes internal-browser JavaScript integration and keyword command primitives rather than a separate plugin marketplace. | An applet manager is described for installing and removing official and third-party applets. |
| Integrations | Documented integration routes include command-line triggering, global key simulation and Stream Deck activation. | The developer page says completed applets can be uploaded to npm with the keyword launchmenu-applet to load into the applet ecosystem. |
| Product | Executor is a desktop workflow application for Windows. | LaunchMenu is an open-source application that brings utilities called applets to users through a keyboard-centric interface. |
| What it does | Executor is a native Windows desktop workflow launcher for opening applications, files, folders, websites and commands. | LaunchMenu is an open-source, keyboard-focused desktop utility platform that exposes utilities through applets. |
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In their own words
LaunchMenu
LaunchMenu is a free, open-source launcher that provides utilities called applets through a keyboard-oriented interface. Its menus support recursive fuzzy search, pattern filters, and prioritization of frequently used items. Users can navigate with arrow keys, activate primary actions with Enter, and open context menus with Tab; controls can be customized. Multi-select allows compatible actions to be applied to several items together. Applets include a dictionary, notes, file manager, internet search, calculator, translator, snippets, time tracker, and calendar. Users can adjust applet settings and themes, import or export settings, and manage official or third-party applets. LaunchMenu runs on macOS and Windows. The site identifies Windows as the primary development and test platform, while Mac testing has been less extensive. Linux support is planned and has not yet been worked on. Developers can build applets using TypeScript and React, compile them into LaunchMenu-ready packages, and upload completed applets to npm with the launchmenu-applet keyword. The listed free plan costs nothing.