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LaunchBar

Keyboard launcher for macOS

A long-standing macOS launcher for opening apps, files and contacts and running actions from the keyboard.

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Pricing: Paid

Platforms: Mac

Categories: Mac Utilities

LaunchBar is an alternative to

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LaunchBar compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
LaunchBar	Paid	–	–	Mac
Alfred	Free plan	–	–	Mac
Paste	Paid	–	–	Mac, iOS
Raycast	Free plan	–	–	Mac, Windows
Maccy	Free plan	Yes	–	Mac
Magnet	Paid	–	–	Mac
BetterTouchTool	Paid	–	–	Mac

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Questions

Is LaunchBar free?

LaunchBar is a paid product.

What platforms does LaunchBar run on?

LaunchBar is available for Mac.

What are some alternatives to LaunchBar?

Similar indie products include Alfred, Paste, Raycast, Maccy and 4 more.

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