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Open-source alternatives to Albert

Albert is not described as open source on its own site. 22 of the 48 other window managers and launchers in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Albert is free to use. All of them are free or have a free plan.

22 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Albert

  1. Ulauncher

    Open-source application launcher for Linux with extensions

    • Ulauncher is free. Albert is free.
    • Only Albert lists a macOS app.
    • Ulauncher is open source, according to its own site.
    Ulauncher vs AlbertUlauncher pricing and details

  2. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. Albert is free.
    • Only Ueli lists a Windows app.
    • Ueli is open source, according to its own site.
    • Ueli also covers calculator.
    Ueli vs AlbertUeli pricing and details

  3. Cerebro

    Free open-source Electron launcher for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Cerebro is free. Albert is free.
    • Only Cerebro lists a Windows app.
    • Cerebro is open source, according to its own site.
    Cerebro vs AlbertCerebro pricing and details

  4. Executor

    Free MIT-licensed keyword launcher built only for Windows

    • Executor is free. Albert is free.
    • Only Executor lists a Windows app.
    • Only Albert lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Executor is open source, according to its own site.
    Executor vs AlbertExecutor pricing and details

  5. Hyprland

    Dynamic tiling Wayland compositor with animations

    • Hyprland is free. Albert is free.
    • Only Albert lists a macOS app.
    • Hyprland is open source, according to its own site.
    • Hyprland also covers window management.
    Hyprland vs AlbertHyprland pricing and details

  6. Launchy

    Open-source keystroke launcher with plugins and skins

    • Launchy is free. Albert is free.
    • Only Launchy lists a Windows app.
    • Launchy is open source, according to its own site.
    Launchy vs AlbertLaunchy pricing and details

  7. Sway

    i3-compatible tiling Wayland compositor

    • Sway is free. Albert is free.
    • Only Albert lists a macOS app.
    • Sway is open source, according to its own site.
    • Sway also covers window management.
    Sway vs AlbertSway pricing and details

  8. Vicinae

    Keyboard-driven launcher for Linux, macOS and Windows

    • Vicinae is free. Albert is free.
    • Only Vicinae lists a Windows app.
    • Vicinae is open source, according to its own site.
    • Vicinae also covers clipboard manager, window management and calculator.
    Vicinae vs AlbertVicinae pricing and details

  9. Wox

    Open-source keyboard launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Wox is free. Albert is free.
    • Only Wox lists a Windows app.
    • Wox is open source, according to its own site.
    • Wox also covers clipboard manager and window management.
    Wox vs AlbertWox pricing and details

  10. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    • Microsoft PowerToys is free. Albert is free.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • Only Albert lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
    Microsoft PowerToys pricing and details

  11. Flow Launcher

    Free, open-source app launcher and file search for Windows

    • Flow Launcher is free. Albert is free.
    • Only Flow Launcher lists a Windows app.
    • Only Albert lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Flow Launcher is open source, according to its own site.
    Flow Launcher pricing and details

  12. Quicksilver

    Free, open-source keyboard launcher for macOS

    • Quicksilver is free. Albert is free.
    • Only Albert lists a Linux app.
    • Quicksilver is open source, according to its own site.
    • Quicksilver also covers clipboard manager.
    Quicksilver pricing and details

10 more that are open source

All 22 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Albert?

Yes. Ulauncher, Ueli, Cerebro, Executor, Hyprland, Launchy, Sway, Vicinae and 14 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Albert open source?

Albert is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Albert: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.