Alternatives to Neo Launcher

An open-source, customizable Android home screen launcher derived from Omega Launcher. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Neo Launcher.

  • Lawnchair

    Open-source Pixel Launcher alternative with Material You theming.

    FreeOpen sourceAndroid

    Lawnchair stays free and open source, offering Pixel Launcher behaviour with Material You theming, icon packs and grid customisation, though stable builds can lag Android releases.

  • Nova Launcher

    The long-established customisable Android home screen replacement.

    FreemiumProprietaryAndroid

    Nova Launcher is closed source and freemium, with a very complete customisation set and layout backup, while gestures and several features need the paid Prime upgrade.

  • Action Launcher

    Android home screen launcher with quick themes and Pixel-style features.

    FreemiumProprietaryAndroid

    Action Launcher is closed source and freemium, adding Quicktheme wallpaper-matched colors and Pixel-style features, with some features locked behind a paid unlock.

  • Smart Launcher 6

    Launcher that sorts apps into categories and matches your wallpaper.

    FreemiumProprietaryAndroid

    Smart Launcher 6 is closed source and freemium, automatically sorting apps into categories, with several features requiring the paid Pro version.

  • Niagara Launcher

    Minimalist one-handed launcher with a list-based home screen.

    FreemiumProprietaryAndroid

    Niagara Launcher is closed source and freemium, replacing the icon grid with a one-handed list and inline notifications, with icon packs requiring Pro.

  • Kvaesitso

    Search-focused Android launcher that searches beyond installed apps.

    FreeOpen sourceAndroid

    Kvaesitso stays free and open source under GPL-3.0 but centers on a search box covering apps, contacts, calendar and files, using tags instead of folders.

  • KISS Launcher

    Tiny search-first Android launcher under 250 KB.

    FreeOpen sourceAndroid

    KISS Launcher stays free and open source under GPL-3.0, weighs under 250 KB and is search-first with little visual customisation.

  • Olauncher

    Minimal text-only launcher built to reduce screen time.

    FreeOpen sourceAndroid

    Olauncher stays free and open source under GPL-3.0 but offers a text-only home screen with no widgets, folders or icon customisation by design.