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Albert vs PowerToys
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| Fact | Albert | PowerToys |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 8k | 139k |
| Latest | v35.1.0 | v0.101.2362.0 |
| Last push | 2026-09-27 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 75 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.
PartialPowerToysWindows only. The launcher is Command Palette, one module of a wider utility suite.
Both replace Raycast. Alternatives to Raycast →
Full replacementAlbertPlugins in C++ or Python. The licence forbids redistributing modified builds.
PartialPowerToysWindows only. The launcher is Command Palette, one module of a wider utility suite.
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
PowerToys
- v0.101.2712.02026-09-30Preview v0.101.2712.0pre-release
- v0.101.2684.02026-09-26Preview v0.101.2684.0pre-release
- v0.101.2652.02026-09-23Preview v0.101.2652.0pre-release
- v0.101.2632.02026-09-21Preview v0.101.2632.0pre-release
- v0.101.2601.02026-09-18Preview v0.101.2601.0pre-release
Albert
unsigned The latest release, v35.1.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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PowerToys
unsigned The latest release, v0.101.2362.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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