Alternatives to Trace

A native macOS launcher for searching apps, managing windows and running quick actions from a keyboard shortcut. Notes say what changes if you switch.

  • Trace

    A native macOS launcher for searching apps, managing windows and running quick actions from a keyboard shortcut.

    FreeOpen sourcemacOS

7 alternatives

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  • RustCast

    An open-source keyboard launcher for macOS with app search, calculator, clipboard history and shell scripts.

    FreeOpen sourcemacOS

    RustCast is a free, open-source macOS keyboard launcher with calculator, clipboard history and shell scripts, while Trace manages windows and actions.

  • Sol

    An open-source launcher and command palette for macOS, similar in approach to Raycast.

    FreeOpen sourcemacOS

    Sol is a free, open-source macOS launcher and command palette similar to Raycast, while Trace also manages windows.

  • BetterCmdTab

    A free, open-source Cmd+Tab replacement for macOS that switches between windows rather than apps.

    FreeOpen sourcemacOS

  • Raycast

    Fast macOS launcher replacing Spotlight with clipboard history and extensions.

    FreemiumProprietarymacOSBrowser extension

    Raycast replaces Spotlight with a macOS launcher that includes clipboard history and extensions, while Trace also manages windows and runs quick actions.

  • Alfred

    macOS productivity launcher with custom workflows, clipboard history, and snippets.

    FreemiumProprietarymacOS

    Alfred adds custom workflows, clipboard history and snippets to a macOS launcher, while Trace also manages windows and runs quick actions.

  • Contexts

    A Mac window switcher with fuzzy search, a sidebar, gestures and a replacement Command-Tab.

    PaidProprietarymacOS

  • Shortcat

    A macOS command palette that lets you click buttons, open menus and switch windows by keyboard.

    FreeProprietarymacOS