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Albert vs Vicinae
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| Fact | Albert | Vicinae |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Licence | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 8k | 10k |
| Latest | v35.1.0 | v0.29.1 |
| Last push | 2026-09-27 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 44 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Raycast. Alternatives to Raycast →
Full replacementAlbertPlugins in C++ or Python. The licence forbids redistributing modified builds.
PartialVicinaeRaycast-style launcher for Linux with extensions, clipboard history and file search.
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
Vicinae
- v0.29.12026-09-30Many bugfixes.
- v0.29.02026-09-18The Windows release is finally out of alpha. Grab the installer or the portable build from the release and you can star…
- v0.28.22026-09-14Windows release is coming soon, waiting for Microslop to approve my signing account :)
- v0.28.12026-09-03Tray icon bug fix mostly because Gnome knows best.
- v0.28.02026-09-02Release with a lot of quality of life improvements.
Albert
unsigned The latest release, v35.1.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Vicinae
unsigned The latest release, v0.29.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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