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Executor vs Launchy: catalog facts
Executor	Launchy
Best for: Windows users who want a fast, configurable keyword launcher	Best for: Windows users who want a simple, free keystroke launcher
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free and open source.
Windows	Windows
Custom keywords for programs, sites and parameterised web searches Multi-actions triggered from one command or hotkey All 4 strengths for Executor Custom keywords for programs, sites and parameterised web searches Multi-actions triggered from one command or hotkey Built-in clipboard history and calculator Skins and extensive customization	Guesses the target from a few typed characters Opens programs, files, folders and websites All 3 strengths for Launchy Guesses the target from a few typed characters Opens programs, files, folders and websites Runs quietly in the background until called
Windows only Closed source	A community fork of an older project with a small following Windows focused
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Executor executor.dk Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Launchy github.com/OpenNingia/Launchy Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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