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Albert vs rofi
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| Fact | Albert | rofi |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 8k | 16k |
| Latest | v35.1.0 | 2.0.0 |
| Last push | 2026-09-27 | 2026-10-01 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 91 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 6 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.
PartialrofiApplication launcher, window switcher and menu for X11 and Wayland on Linux, scripted through modes.
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
rofi
- 2.0.02025-09-01In this release we merged back lbonn his great wayland port of rofi into mainline.
- 2.0.0-beta12025-08-162.0.0 - beta 1pre-release
- 1.7.9.12025-06-02Fix tarballs
- 1.7.92025-05-18Giomatfois62 added a nice feature that allows you to execute a custom command
- 1.7.82025-01-19In the last release we had some code that hit a bug in some graphics drivers.
Albert
unsigned The latest release, v35.1.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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rofi
unsigned The latest release, 2.0.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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