Keypirinha vs Launchy

Keypirinha8.7Visit LLaunchy8.3Visit

Higher score Keypirinha #5 in App Launcher Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Keypirinha

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L Launchy #9 in App Launcher Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Launchy

• Keypirinha fits best

  Windows users who prefer keyboard-driven search

• Launchy fits best

  Users needing broad platform coverage

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Side by side

Feature	Keypirinha 8.7/10 Visit ↗	LLaunchy 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.3
Ranking	#5 in App Launcher Software	#9 in App Launcher Software
Best for	Windows users who prefer keyboard-driven search	Users needing broad platform coverage
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Integrations	4 integrations	2 integrations
Features Keypirinha 4/5 · Launchy 4/5
File search	✓	✓
Command launching	✓	✓
Workflow support	✓	✓
Plugin support	✓	✓
Cloud sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows	Cross-platform
Shortcut limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Searches apps, files, bookmarks, URLs, sessions, and registry keys Configurable filesystem catalogs include scan paths, filters, and depth limits Python-based plugins and installable packages extend its functionality	Indexes apps, documents, folders, bookmarks, and other local files Supports hotkeys, command aliases, web shortcuts, and plugins Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android-related releases
Cons	Windows only Configuration is file-based, with separate machine- and user-specific files The application is freeware, not open source	Firefox and Google are the only listed integrations Cataloging and file types require user configuration Feature breadth depends on plugins for additional actions
Our verdict	Keypirinha is a Windows desktop launcher for people who want to find and open items from the keyboard. Its catalog covers applications, files, bookmarks, URLs, sessions, and registry keys, with additional tools for browsing, web and… Read the review →	Launchy is a free, open-source application launcher for people who want to find and open programs and local files from a keyboard-driven search interface. It is available across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android-related releases, making… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Keypirinha — where it wins

  • Searches apps, files, bookmarks, URLs, sessions, and registry keys
  • Configurable filesystem catalogs include scan paths, filters, and depth limits
  • Python-based plugins and installable packages extend its functionality

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows only
  • Configuration is file-based, with separate machine- and user-specific files
  • The application is freeware, not open source

• Launchy — where it wins

  • Indexes apps, documents, folders, bookmarks, and other local files
  • Supports hotkeys, command aliases, web shortcuts, and plugins
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android-related releases

  Where it doesn't

  • Firefox and Google are the only listed integrations
  • Cataloging and file types require user configuration
  • Feature breadth depends on plugins for additional actions

• Keypirinha8.7/10 · Free plan

  A free Windows launcher with broad catalog search, configurable indexing, and Python plugins.

  Visit KeypirinhaFull verdict →
• LLaunchy8.3/10 · Free plan

  A free, cross-platform launcher for finding apps, files, and web searches by keyboard.

  Visit LaunchyFull verdict →