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This repository curates PowerToys Run community plugins and resources for the Windows quick launcher.
Alternatives
The Best Power Toys Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives1 free · 23 open source
Looking for something like Power Toys? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 23 are open source.
About Power Toysgithub.com/microsoft/PowerToys
VisitMicrosoft PowerToys is a collection of Windows utilities for productivity and customization, according to its repository description.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionPluginsThis repository curates PowerToys Run community plugins and…Free or freemium optionPowerToysMicrosoft PowerToys bundles Windows utilities such as…Another optionEverything for PowerToys RunEverythingPowerToys adds Everything-powered file and folder…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plugins | — | Yes | Windows |
| 2 | Everything for PowerToys Run | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | PowerToys | Free | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 4 | DWM | — | Yes | Windows |
| 5 | Terminal | — | Yes | Windows |
| 6 | Manifest Creator | — | Yes | Windows |
| 7 | OfflineInsiderEnroll | — | Yes | Windows |
| 8 | Winbindex | — | Yes | Windows |
| 9 | Awesome Windows 11 | — | Yes | Windows |
| 10 | QuickLook | — | Yes | macOS, Windows |
All Power Toys alternatives
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EverythingPowerToys adds Everything-powered file and folder search to the PowerToys Run launcher.
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Microsoft PowerToys bundles Windows utilities such as FancyZones, PowerToys Run, Color Picker, and PowerRename for Windows 10 and 11.
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dwm-win32 is a port of the X11 dwm window manager to Microsoft Windows.
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Microsoft Terminal combines the new Windows Terminal and the original Windows console host in one project.
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Manifest Creator is Microsoft’s command-line tool for creating Windows Package Manager manifests, also known as wingetcreate.
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OfflineInsiderEnroll enables access to the Windows Insider Program on machines not signed in with a Microsoft account.
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Winbindex indexes Windows binaries and links to files hosted on Microsoft's public symbol server.
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This collection covers Windows 11 settings and tweaks, with scripts included in the repository.
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QuickLook brings the macOS Quick Look feature to Windows, according to its repository description.
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Seelen UI provides a customizable desktop environment for Windows 10 and 11, according to its repository description.
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Baulk provides a minimal package manager for Windows, according to its repository description.
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RBTray offers a small Windows utility as a maintained fork of the original project; its repository says it is in maintenance mode.
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This repository collects more than 600 PowerShell scripts for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
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App Group organizes, customizes, and launches apps, according to its repository description.
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Bulk Crap Uninstaller removes multiple unwanted applications, according to its repository description.
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Cerebro provides an open-source launcher for desktop productivity, according to its repository description.
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bin manages binary downloads, according to its repository description.
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Hok reimplements Scoop as a command-line package manager written in Rust; its repository notes that development is ongoing.
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Ventoid writes USB drives from Android over OTG with a Ventoy-style workflow, according to its repository description.
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AltSnap continues Stefan Sundin’s AltDrag project, according to its repository description.
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Glow is system analysis software that displays technical information, according to its repository description.
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ChoEazyCopy provides a graphical interface for RoboCopy, according to its repository description.
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Clink adds Bash-style command-line editing features to cmd.exe, according to its repository description.
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Alternatives to similar tools
PowerShell Scripts24 alternativesAwesome Windows 1124 alternativesOfflineInsiderEnroll24 alternativesAppGroup24 alternativesManifest Creator24 alternativesSeelen UI24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Power Toys?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Power Toys are Plugins, Everything for PowerToys Run, and PowerToys.
Is there a free alternative to Power Toys?
Yes. PowerToys is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Power Toys?
Yes: Plugins, Everything for PowerToys Run, DWM, and Terminal.
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