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Fences alternatives with a Linux app

The Fences listing does not include a Linux app. 12 of the 48 other window managers and launchers in this directory list a Linux app.

Fences is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription). 11 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Fences

  1. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • Ueli has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ueli lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Ueli is open source, according to its own site.
    Ueli pricing and details

  2. Ulauncher

    Open-source application launcher for Linux with extensions

    • Ulauncher is free. Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • Ulauncher has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    • Only Fences lists a Windows app.
    Ulauncher pricing and details

  3. Albert

    Plugin-based keyboard launcher for Linux and macOS

    • Albert is free. Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • Albert has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Albert lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Fences lists a Windows app.
    Albert pricing and details

  4. Wox

    Open-source keyboard launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Wox is free. Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • Wox has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Wox lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Wox is open source, according to its own site.
    Wox pricing and details

  5. Launchy

    Open-source keystroke launcher with plugins and skins

    • Launchy is free. Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • Launchy has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Launchy lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Launchy is open source, according to its own site.
    Launchy pricing and details

  6. Cerebro

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

    • Cerebro is free. Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • Cerebro has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Cerebro lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Cerebro is open source, according to its own site.
    Cerebro pricing and details

  7. Vicinae

    Keyboard-driven launcher for Linux, macOS and Windows

    • Vicinae is free. Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • Vicinae has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Vicinae lists Linux and macOS apps.
    • Vicinae is open source, according to its own site.
    Vicinae pricing and details

  8. Mouseless

    Control the mouse from the keyboard on Mac, Windows and Linux

    • Only Mouseless lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Fences can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Mouseless also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    • Fences also covers file management.
    Mouseless pricing and details

  9. i3

    Tiling window manager for X11 on Linux and BSD

    • i3 is free. Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • i3 has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only i3 lists a Linux app.
    • Only Fences lists a Windows app.
    i3 pricing and details

  10. Sway

    i3-compatible tiling Wayland compositor

    • Sway is free. Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • Sway has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Sway lists a Linux app.
    • Only Fences lists a Windows app.
    Sway pricing and details

  11. Hyprland

    Dynamic tiling Wayland compositor with animations

    • Hyprland is free. Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • Hyprland has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Hyprland lists a Linux app.
    • Only Fences lists a Windows app.
    Hyprland pricing and details

  12. Awesome

    Lua-configurable framework window manager for X

    • Awesome is free. Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • Awesome has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Awesome lists a Linux app.
    • Only Fences lists a Windows app.
    Awesome pricing and details

Common questions

Which Fences alternatives have a Linux app?

Ueli, Ulauncher, Albert, Wox, Launchy, Cerebro, Vicinae, Mouseless and 4 more list a Linux app.

Does Fences have a Linux app?

The Fences listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Windows.

Which of these window managers and launchers are free?

Ueli, Ulauncher, Albert, Wox, Launchy, Cerebro, Vicinae, i3 and 3 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 9, 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 Fences: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.