A cross-platform launcher that simply works
Windows, macOS and Linux, with plugins in Python or Node.js.
alternatives to
Raycast
Keyboard launcher for macOS and Windows that opens apps, searches files and runs commands and extensions. A closed product from Raycast.
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| Tool | Fit | Stars | Licence | Terms | Self-hosted | Language | Latest | Last push |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wox | Full replacement | 27k | GPL-3.0 | Open source | No | Go | v2.4.6 | 2026-10-06 |
| Flow Launcher | Full replacement | 16k | MIT | Open source | No | C# | v2.1.4 | 2026-10-03 |
| Albert | Full replacement | 8k | Other | Source available | No | C++ | v35.1.0 | 2026-09-27 |
| Ulauncher | Full replacement | 4.5k | Other | Open source | No | Python | 5.16.2 | 2026-09-26 |
| PowerToys | Partial | 139k | MIT | Open source | No | C | v0.101.2362.0 | 2026-10-06 |
| Vicinae | Partial | 10k | GPL-3.0 | Open source | No | C++ | v0.29.1 | 2026-10-05 |
Every alternative
6 alternatives
:mag: Quick file search & app launcher for Windows with community-made plugins
Windows only, with a plugin store for searches and commands.
A fast and flexible keyboard launcher
Plugins in C++ or Python. The licence forbids redistributing modified builds.
Feature rich application Launcher for Linux
Linux only, with extensions written in Python.
Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of utilities that supercharge productivity and customization on Windows
Windows only. The launcher is Command Palette, one module of a wider utility suite.
- Language
- C
- Licence
- MIT
- Stars
- 139k
- Latest
- v0.101.2362.0
- Last push
- 2026-10-06
A focused launcher for your desktop - native, fast, extensible
Raycast-style launcher for Linux with extensions, clipboard history and file search.
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About Raycast
- Vendor
- Raycast