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Albert vs Flow Launcher
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| Fact | Albert | Flow Launcher |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C# |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 8k | 16k |
| Latest | v35.1.0 | v2.1.4 |
| Last push | 2026-09-27 | 2026-10-03 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 46 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 10 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Alfred. Alternatives to Alfred →
Full replacementAlbertPlugins in C++ or Python. The licence forbids redistributing modified builds.
Full replacementFlow LauncherRuns on Windows rather than macOS, with plugins in the place of workflows.
Both replace Raycast. Alternatives to Raycast →
Full replacementAlbertPlugins in C++ or Python. The licence forbids redistributing modified builds.
Full replacementFlow LauncherWindows only, with a plugin store for searches and commands.
Albert
- v35.1.02026-07-25_HotkeyDialog_ · Describe the supported key actions
- v35.0.02026-07-24_PluginsQueryHandler_ · Do not match plugins id
- v34.0.102026-02-13Widgets BoxModel · Warn on icon rendering taking too long
- v34.0.92026-02-13_widgetsboxmodel_ · Accidentially released dev branch
- v34.0.82026-02-13Python plugins · Dependent template breaks almost all builds
Flow Launcher
- v2.1.42026-09-20Fixed Firefox bookmark loading when profiles.ini uses different line endings.
- v2.1.32026-06-08=============
- v2.1.22026-05-10=============
- v2.1.12026-03-09=============
- v2.1.02026-02-24We have moved to a new UI framework, themes with namespaces pointing to will no longer work. Please update your themes…
Albert
unsigned The latest release, v35.1.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Flow Launcher
✓ signed The latest release, v2.1.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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