WinLaunch

Free plan Windows

What WinLaunch is

WinLaunch is a free, open-source Windows launcher inspired by macOS Launchpad. It organizes apps and documents by letting you pin applications, files, directories and links for quick launching. Dragging one item onto another creates a folder, and editing the folder title changes its name. Multiple pages can be navigated by dragging with either mouse button or using the scroll wheel. Default activation methods are Shift+Tab, moving the pointer to the upper-left screen corner, or double-clicking the middle mouse button. The maker describes the launcher as customizable, with community-translated and maintained code. Listed themes include Yosemite, Yosemite Dark, Lion, Pirelli, Alien, Shelfs and Mavericks; custom themes can be purchased or unlocked by becoming a Patron, with no prices stated. Downloads and source code are linked by the maker, and questions are directed to Discord.

Who it suits

WinLaunch fits Windows users who want a Launchpad-style way to organize and open apps, files and links. It also suits people interested in open-source software and theme customization.

What it does well

Free and open source
Pins apps, files, folders and links
Folders are created by dragging items together
Supports multiple navigation pages
Offers several listed visual themes

What to know first

Supports Windows only
Website privacy policy covers online activity only
Support is directed to Discord

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
WinLaunch	Free and open source; Windows launcher	Free
Custom themes	Custom themes can be purchased; prices not stated on the page	On request

As winlaunch.org lists them, read 5 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

WinLaunch offers a free Windows launcher with folders, page navigation and theme choices. Its open-source model and source-code access appeal to users who want a customizable app organizer.

Facts from WinLaunch's own pages

Activation: Default activation methods are Shift+Tab, moving the mouse to the upper-left screen corner, and double-clicking the middle mouse button. · winlaunch.org, 5 Oct 2026
Customization: The maker describes WinLaunch as highly customizable and says users can adjust their experience and use custom themes. · winlaunch.org, 5 Oct 2026
Developer: The About page says WinLaunch is software developed by Jens Roth. · winlaunch.org, 5 Oct 2026
Download and code: The maker's download page links to downloads and source code, while the About page links to Discord, GitHub, and Patreon. · winlaunch.org, 5 Oct 2026
Folders: Users can create folders by dragging one item onto another and rename folders by editing the title. · winlaunch.org, 5 Oct 2026
Launch targets: Users can pin apps, files, directories, and links and launch them instantly. · winlaunch.org, 5 Oct 2026
Navigation: Users can navigate multiple pages by dragging with either mouse button or using the scroll wheel. · winlaunch.org, 5 Oct 2026
Open source: The maker describes WinLaunch as free and open source, translated and maintained by the community. · winlaunch.org, 5 Oct 2026
Platform scope: WinLaunch is presented as a launcher for Windows. · winlaunch.org, 5 Oct 2026
Purpose: WinLaunch is a Windows launcher inspired by macOS Launchpad for organizing and accessing apps and documents. · patreon.com, 5 Oct 2026
Security and privacy: The published privacy policy applies to the website's online activities and says the site uses log files and cookies; it does not cover information collected offline or through other channels. · winlaunch.org, 5 Oct 2026
Support: The maker directs users with questions to its Discord community. · winlaunch.org, 5 Oct 2026
Themes: The themes page lists Yosemite, Yosemite Dark, Lion, Pirelli, Alien, Shelfs, and Mavericks themes and says custom themes can be purchased or unlocked by becoming a Patron. · winlaunch.org, 5 Oct 2026