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Flow Launcher vs Wox
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| Fact | Flow Launcher | Wox |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C# | Go |
| Licence | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 16k | 27k |
| Latest | v2.1.4 | v2.4.6 |
| Last push | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-06 |
| 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 | 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 replacementFlow LauncherRuns on Windows rather than macOS, with plugins in the place of workflows.
Full replacementWoxRuns on macOS as well as Windows and Linux, with plugins in Python or Node.js.
Both replace Raycast. Alternatives to Raycast →
Full replacementFlow LauncherWindows only, with a plugin store for searches and commands.
Full replacementWoxWindows, macOS and Linux, with plugins in Python or Node.js.
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…
Flow Launcher
✓ signed The latest release, v2.1.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Wox
unsigned The latest release, v2.4.6, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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