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Flow Launcher vs Vicinae
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| Fact | Flow Launcher | Vicinae |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C# | C++ |
| Licence | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 16k | 10k |
| Latest | v2.1.4 | v0.29.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 46 days between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 10 commit authors 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 replacementFlow LauncherWindows only, with a plugin store for searches and commands.
PartialVicinaeRaycast-style launcher for Linux with extensions, clipboard history and file search.
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…
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.
Flow Launcher
✓ signed The latest release, v2.1.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Vicinae
unsigned The latest release, v0.29.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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