Raycast
FreeA fast launcher with a large extension store, clipboard history, window management and an optional Pro plan.
Free, with a paid Pro plan
Official site
Raycast official siteLaunchers
4 apps.
Alfred
FreeThe long-standing Mac launcher. The free app opens things; the paid Powerpack adds workflows, clipboard and snippets.
Free, with a paid Powerpack
Official site
Alfred official site
LaunchBar
PaidObjective Development's launcher: type an abbreviation, chain actions, and stay on the keyboard.
Paid, with a free download to try it
Official site
LaunchBar official site
Quicksilver
FreeThe original free, open-source Mac launcher, still maintained, with a verb-object way of acting on things.
Free and open source
Official site
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A note when the list grows
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