Ranked 4 of 7 in best app launchers
A Mac launcher with a single keyboard shortcut, web searches, clipboard history and a snippet manager. It is free to use after its 30-day trial, though break reminders appear during free use.
Best for Mac users who want clipboard history inside the launcher
About LaunchBar
LaunchBar starts from a single keyboard shortcut. It launches apps, opens documents and bookmarks, and runs quick searches on Google, Wikipedia and DuckDuckGo with live suggestions. It also includes a clipboard history, a snippet manager, a calculator and a script runner.
The vendor says LaunchBar can be used for free as long and as often as you like after its 30-day trial, though it occasionally invites you to take a short break. The site also offers a Buy option. LaunchBar runs on macOS only. It is a good fit for Mac users who want clipboard history inside the launcher rather than in a separate app.
Key features
- Single-shortcut launching
- Clipboard history
- Snippet manager
- Web searches with suggestions
- Script runner
Strengths
- Clipboard history and snippets built in
- Free to use after the 30-day trial
Limits
- Break reminders appear during free use
- Runs on macOS only
Where LaunchBar ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best App launchers | 4 of 7 | 85.0 | Mac users who want clipboard history inside the launcher |
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Questions about LaunchBar
- Is LaunchBar free?
- LaunchBar can be used without paying: Free to use after the trial, with break reminders; Buy option. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is LaunchBar open source?
- No. LaunchBar is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does LaunchBar support?
- LaunchBar is available on: macOS.
- What is LaunchBar best for?
- Mac users who want clipboard history inside the launcher. In our ranking of app launchers it is number 4 of 7 with a score of 85.0.
- What are the best alternatives to LaunchBar?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Raycast, Alfred, Microsoft PowerToys, Flow Launcher.