WinLaunch

6.9easy start · #7 of 40
in App Launcher Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on Windows.

Visit site Alternatives

WinLaunch is ranked #7 of 40 in app launcher software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

WinLaunch plans and pricing

All plans

WinLaunch Free Free and open source; Windows launcher winlaunch.org · 5 Oct 2026

Custom themes Not published Custom themes can be purchased; prices not stated on the page winlaunch.org · 5 Oct 2026

Compared on app launcher software

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: windows

Best WinLaunch alternatives

See all 20

Raycast 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 17.9 Winstep Nexus Dock 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 27.5 Launchy 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 37.2 Alfred 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 47.1 Keypirinha 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 56.9 Ueli 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 66.9

The record

Purpose: WinLaunch is a Windows launcher inspired by macOS Launchpad for organizing and accessing apps and documents.
Launch targets: Users can pin apps, files, directories, and links and launch them instantly.
Customization: The maker describes WinLaunch as highly customizable and says users can adjust their experience and use custom themes.
Open source: The maker describes WinLaunch as free and open source, translated and maintained by the community.
Folders: Users can create folders by dragging one item onto another and rename folders by editing the title.
Navigation: Users can navigate multiple pages by dragging with either mouse button or using the scroll wheel.
Activation: Default activation methods are Shift+Tab, moving the mouse to the upper-left screen corner, and double-clicking the middle mouse button.
Themes: The themes page lists Yosemite, Yosemite Dark, Lion, Pirelli, Alien, Shelfs, and Mavericks themes and says custom themes can be purchased or unlocked by becoming a Patron.
Support: The maker directs users with questions to its Discord community.
Security and privacy: The published privacy policy applies to the website's online activities and says the site uses log files and cookies; it does not cover information collected offline or through other channels.
Developer: The About page says WinLaunch is software developed by Jens Roth.
Download and code: The maker's download page links to downloads and source code, while the About page links to Discord, GitHub, and Patreon.
Platform scope: WinLaunch is presented as a launcher for Windows.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best App Launcher Software in 2026#7 of 40

Is WinLaunch yours?

Claim it for free: prove the domain, then correct facts, plans and screenshots. An editor reviews every change.

Claim it free Promote WinLaunch

Sources

patreon.com/WinLaunch/about· checked 5 Oct 2026
winlaunch.org/index.php· checked 5 Oct 2026
winlaunch.org/howto.php· checked 5 Oct 2026
winlaunch.org/themes.php· checked 5 Oct 2026
winlaunch.org/PrivacyPolicy.html· checked 5 Oct 2026
winlaunch.org/about.php· checked 5 Oct 2026
winlaunch.org/download.php· checked 5 Oct 2026