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Simpltask alternatives

A compact Windows launcher for quick access to files, folders, and applications.

EmDiSoftware System utilities

12 Windows apps in the same category as Simpltask, ranked by what they have in common and by popularity.

  • AutoHotkey

    Macro-creation and automation-oriented scripting utility for Windows.

    Open source 2.0.31 7.8M ↓ ★ 13.3K windows
  • Bazel

    a fast, scalable, multi-language and extensible build system

    Open source 9.3.0 523.5K ↓ ★ 26K
  • osquery

    SQL powered operating system instrumentation, monitoring, and analytics.

    Open source 5.24.0 1.6M ↓ ★ 23.7K
  • LocalSend

    Share files to nearby devices. Free, open source, cross-platform. An open source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop.

    Open source 1.18.2 69.6K ↓ ★ 95.2K
  • Simplenote

    Simplenote is an easy way to keep notes, lists, ideas and more. Your notes stay in sync with all your devices for free.

    Open source 2.24.0 33.6K ↓ ★ 5.3K
  • Wox

    WoX is a launcher for Windows that simply works. It's an alternative to Alfred and Launchy.

    Open source 2.4.8 28.8K ↓ ★ 27.5K launcher, productivity
  • ueli

    This is a keystroke launcher for Windows and macOS.

    Open source 9.29.1 26.7K ↓ ★ 4.6K launcher, productivity
  • Windows File Manager

    Original Windows File Manager (winfile) with enhancements

    Open source 10.4.0.0 6.1K ↓ ★ 7.1K
  • Ditto

    Ditto is an extension to the Windows Clipboard. You copy something to the Clipboard and Ditto takes what you copied and stores it in a database to retrieve at a later time.

    Open source 3.25.113.0 459.2K ↓ ★ 7.4K
  • Gauge

    Free and open source test automation framework that takes the pain out of acceptance testing

    Open source 1.6.28 105.2K ↓ ★ 3.2K
  • Hydrus Network

    A personal booru-style media tagger that can import files and tags from your hard drive and popular websites. Content can be shared with other users via user-run servers.

    Open source v665 136.4K ↓ ★ 3.2K
  • Stretchly

    Stretchly is a cross-platform electron app that reminds you to take breaks when working on your computer.

    Open source 1.22.1 67.6K ↓ ★ 6.6K windows

Comparison

AppLicenceVersionUpdatedGitHub starsChocolatey downloads
Simpltask Proprietary 0.5.3.0 August 16, 2026 — —
AutoHotkey Open source 2.0.31 October 25, 2026 13.3K 7.8M
Bazel Open source 9.3.0 October 15, 2026 26K 523.5K
osquery Open source 5.24.0 October 22, 2026 23.7K 1.6M
LocalSend Open source 1.18.2 August 26, 2026 95.2K 69.6K
Simplenote Open source 2.24.0 November 24, 2025 5.3K 33.6K
Wox Open source 2.4.8 October 26, 2026 27.5K 28.8K
ueli Open source 9.29.1 October 24, 2026 4.6K 26.7K
Windows File Manager Open source 10.4.0.0 February 25, 2025 7.1K 6.1K
Ditto Open source 3.25.113.0 September 27, 2025 7.4K 459.2K
Gauge Open source 1.6.28 March 31, 2026 3.2K 105.2K
Hydrus Network Open source v665 March 26, 2026 3.2K 136.4K
Stretchly Open source 1.22.1 August 13, 2026 6.6K 67.6K