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Albert vs Wox
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| Fact | Albert | Wox |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Go |
| Licence | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 8k | 27k |
| Latest | v35.1.0 | v2.4.6 |
| Last push | 2026-09-27 | 2026-10-06 |
| 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 | 9+ 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 replacementWoxRuns on macOS as well as Windows and Linux, with plugins in Python or Node.js.
Both replace Raycast. Alternatives to Raycast →
Full replacementAlbertPlugins in C++ or Python. The licence forbids redistributing modified builds.
Full replacementWoxWindows, macOS and Linux, with plugins in Python or Node.js.
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
Albert
unsigned The latest release, v35.1.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Wox
unsigned The latest release, v2.4.6, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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