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Flow Launcher alternatives with a Linux app

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

Flow Launcher is free to use. 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 Flow Launcher

  1. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. Flow Launcher is free.
    • Only Ueli lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Flow Launcher also covers file management.
    Ueli vs Flow LauncherUeli pricing and details

  2. Ulauncher

    Open-source application launcher for Linux with extensions

    • Ulauncher is free. Flow Launcher is free.
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    • Only Flow Launcher lists a Windows app.
    • Flow Launcher also covers file management and calculator.
    Ulauncher vs Flow LauncherUlauncher pricing and details

  3. Vicinae

    Keyboard-driven launcher for Linux, macOS and Windows

    • Vicinae is free. Flow Launcher is free.
    • Only Vicinae lists Linux and macOS apps.
    • Vicinae also covers clipboard manager and window management.
    • Flow Launcher also covers file management.
    Vicinae pricing and details

  4. Wox

    Open-source keyboard launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Wox is free. Flow Launcher is free.
    • Only Wox lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Wox also covers clipboard manager and window management.
    • Flow Launcher also covers file management and calculator.
    Wox pricing and details

  5. Launchy

    Open-source keystroke launcher with plugins and skins

    • Launchy is free. Flow Launcher is free.
    • Only Launchy lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Flow Launcher also covers file management and calculator.
    Launchy pricing and details

  6. Cerebro

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

    • Cerebro is free. Flow Launcher is free.
    • Only Cerebro lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Flow Launcher also covers file management and calculator.
    Cerebro pricing and details

  7. Albert

    Plugin-based keyboard launcher for Linux and macOS

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

  8. i3

    Tiling window manager for X11 on Linux and BSD

    • i3 is free. Flow Launcher is free.
    • Only i3 lists a Linux app.
    • Only Flow Launcher lists a Windows app.
    • i3 also covers window management.
    i3 pricing and details

  9. Sway

    i3-compatible tiling Wayland compositor

    • Sway is free. Flow Launcher is free.
    • Only Sway lists a Linux app.
    • Only Flow Launcher lists a Windows app.
    • Sway also covers window management.
    Sway pricing and details

  10. Awesome

    Lua-configurable framework window manager for X

    • Awesome is free. Flow Launcher is free.
    • Only Awesome lists a Linux app.
    • Only Flow Launcher lists a Windows app.
    • Awesome also covers window management.
    Awesome pricing and details

  11. Mouseless

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

    • Flow Launcher has a free plan. Mouseless does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mouseless lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Flow Launcher is open source, according to its own site.
    • Mouseless also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Mouseless pricing and details

  12. Hyprland

    Dynamic tiling Wayland compositor with animations

    • Hyprland is free. Flow Launcher is free.
    • Only Hyprland lists a Linux app.
    • Only Flow Launcher lists a Windows app.
    • Hyprland also covers window management.
    Hyprland pricing and details

Common questions

Which Flow Launcher alternatives have a Linux app?

Ueli, Ulauncher, Vicinae, Wox, Launchy, Cerebro, Albert, i3 and 4 more list a Linux app.

Does Flow Launcher have a Linux app?

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

Which of these window managers and launchers are free?

Ueli, Ulauncher, Vicinae, Wox, Launchy, Cerebro, Albert, 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 6, 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 Flow Launcher: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.