Existing users, 
The gorgeous Himmelbar from Softbend does all your pull down menus for nothing while Finderpop (now in version 2.0) gives you all the contextual menues and searches you could possibly think of.
Both are quality products and both are free. I can't think of a single reason why Launchbar would be worth giving them up and paying 20 bucks.
LaunchBar
Open apps, files, and URLs via abbreviation.
Version: 5.0.2
Why would you pay for this?
Feedback Type: Commentary
Contributed by: markli2 Friday, February 27 2009 @ 09:07 PM PST
Product Platform: MacOSX
Used Product For: Less than a month
Recommend Product: NO
Comments
Why would you pay for this? - tersonodesign
The applications you mention are primarily app launchers. Neither one even scratches the surface of what Launchbar can do: move files, do google, imdb and amazon searches from the desktop, manipulate directories, do calculations, access addressbook, manipulate iCal data and vastly more.I suggest that in future you try to understand the application you're reviewing before you post such specious nonsense.
Wednesday, June 17 2009 @ 01:55 AM PDT
Obviously, LB is NOT for You - MAC_1984
Stick with your freebies and keep your useless comments to yourself.BTW, FinderPop is pintware.
Saturday, August 29 2009 @ 08:01 AM PDT
Why would you pay for this? - espringer
Of course it may not be worth it to you, especially if your habits are already attuned to those other utilities. I find LaunchBar to be elegant, responsive, powerful, and flexible -- not to mention reliably stable. It's among the software purchases that I have never second-guessed.Reply to This
Friday, May 01 2009 @ 07:24 AM PDT