PowerToys is a free, open-source bundle of Windows utilities from Microsoft. Highlights include FancyZones for tiling window layouts, PowerToys Run (a Spotlight-style launcher), Keyboard Manager for remapping, PowerRename for bulk renaming, and a colour picker.

Highlights

Many genuinely useful utilities in one install
FancyZones brings real tiling to Windows
PowerToys Run is a fast keyboard launcher
Free, open source, and maintained by Microsoft

Watch-outs

Windows only
Grab-bag of tools rather than one focused app
Some modules are more polished than others

PowerToys is close to mandatory on Windows: FancyZones and PowerToys Run alone replace several paid utilities, and it is free and open source. The catch is that it is a toolbox, not a focused product — if you only want best-in-class window tiling or launching, a dedicated tool may feel more refined, but the price and breadth are unbeatable.

When to use it

windows_power_users
keyboard_driven_workflows
open_source_advocates

Avoid if

want_a_single_purpose_tool
not_on_windows

Free

Free tierOpen source

Free and open source (MIT).

Automation
Native
Keyboard shortcuts
Native
Open source
Native

No community reviews yet — be the first.

Alfred

The veteran Mac launcher with deep workflows

FreemiumVerified Jun 2026

Files

A modern file manager for Windows

Open sourceVerified Jun 2026

immich

High performance self-hosted photo and video management solution.

FreeVerified Jul 2026

Obsidian

Your private knowledge base and note-taking app.

FreeVerified Jul 2026

Microsoft PowerToys

Highlights

Watch-outs

When to use it