Side by side
Keypirinha vs True Launch Bar
Both stand on app launchers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
Keypirinha offers a broad launcher and utility set through a configurable, plugin-based design. It is Windows-only and may take time to learn, so its keyboard-focused approach is best suited to users comfortable with file-based configuration.
Visit Keypirinha Free plan Windows
True Launch Bar offers customizable taskbar menus, shortcut controls and plugin applets as a free Windows download. Check the listed system requirements and note that development is less active.
Visit True Launch BarThe facts
| Keypirinha | True Launch Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Legacy registration: $19.90, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | keypirinha.com | truelaunchbar.com |
| On app launchers | #15 of 40 | #19 of 40 |
Keypirinha: what it does well
- Freeware with no ads or time limit
- Finds applications, files, URLs, and sessions
- Includes search and built-in utility tools
- Readable configuration supports user-specific settings
- Portable archive packages include several architectures
What to know first
- Windows only
- Distributed as an archive, not an installer
- Project notes a learning curve
- Minimal interface may be demanding
True Launch Bar: what it does well
- Freeware download for listed Windows versions
- Groups shortcuts into menus and folders
- Supports hot keys and drag and drop
- Plugins add taskbar applets
- Standalone side-panel version available
What to know first
- Current download lists 64-bit Windows 8, 10 and 11
- Development is continuing less actively
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