Advanced wallpaper and glass controls
Free includes a polished default background. Pro can mirror your current desktop wallpaper and unlock deeper glass and appearance controls.
Free forever · Optional Pro upgrade
Facet is a visual app launcher for Mac.
Use the classic fullscreen grid, keyboard search, folders, global shortcut, and Launchpad import for free—as long as you like. Upgrade once to Pro for compact mode and advanced customization, or try Pro for 14 days with no card or automatic charge.
Facet launcher preview
Free foreverFullscreen grid, search, folders, shortcut, and import.
14 daysOptional Pro trial. No card or automatic charge.
$14.99 ProOne-time purchase. No subscription.
Open, browse, launch — instantly.
Facet launcher demo
The launcher you already know, made careful again.
Compact mode on demand
The immersive fullscreen launcher stays free. Pro adds a floating compact panel and lets you switch between both modes in one click.
Instant on hotkey
Press your global hotkey and Facet appears in under 100ms. Built for the same speed reflex as the launcher you remember.
Start free. Upgrade only if Pro fits your workflow.
Permanent edition
Facet Free
$0forever
- Classic fullscreen app grid
- Keyboard search and app launching
- Folders, ordering, and Launchpad import
- Global keyboard shortcut
- Default macOS-style appearance and layout
Optional upgrade
Facet Pro
$14.99paid once
- Everything in Facet Free
- Compact launcher mode
- Wallpaper, glass, grid, and scrolling controls
- Hot corner, hidden apps, and aliases
- Dock and menu-bar icon customization
Optional 14-day Pro trial. No card, automatic charge, or subscription.
Choose how you launch.
Launcher preview
Wallpaper
Compact panel
Keyboard search
Frosted glass
Folders
Answers for Mac users replacing Launchpad.
What is Facet?
Facet is a Launchpad replacement for Mac. It restores a classic app grid with keyboard search, folders, Launchpad layout import, and local-first app organization.
How much does Facet cost?
Facet Free costs $0 and does not expire. Facet Pro is an optional $14.99 one-time purchase and one Pro license activates up to three Macs.
What happens when the Pro trial ends?
Facet returns to the permanent Free edition. Your saved Pro preferences stay intact and return if you later activate Pro. There is no card, automatic charge, or subscription.
Does Facet collect telemetry?
No. Facet is built to run locally with no ad tracking and no telemetry-based growth loops.
More ways to evaluate Facet.
Get Launchpad back on macOS 26
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Launchpad replacement
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Launchpad alternative
Compare Facet as a Launchpad alternative for macOS focused on grid browsing, folders, and privacy.
macOS Tahoe
Looking for Launchpad on a newer macOS release? See the macOS Tahoe Launchpad replacement guide.
Where is Launchpad?
Trying to find the built-in launcher? Start with where is Launchpad on Mac.
Mac app launcher
For broader launcher searches, see why Facet works as a Mac app launcher.
Download Facet and keep using it free.
Facet is Developer ID signed and Apple-notarized. Download the latest release, open the DMG, drag Facet to Applications, and choose “Continue Free.” You can start the optional 14-day Pro trial whenever you want.
Or install with Homebrew
brew install --cask QuartzInkStudio/tap/facet
Purchase
Buy Facet Pro →
Keep Free, or unlock Pro once.
Facet Free remains available without payment. Facet Pro is a $14.99 one-time purchase; Dodo Payments handles checkout and one license activates up to three Macs.
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