Alternatives · Windows & Launchers
Keypirinha alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Keypirinha alternative for most people is Wox (2.8 GPA), third in our ranking of window managers and launchers. The best free one is Launchy (3.0 GPA).
Keypirinha compared with 6 alternatives: Launchy, Wox, Executor, Albert, Ulauncher and 1 more.
Keypirinha is free to use. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KeypirinhaThis tool | Free | Free | Windows |
| Launchy | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Wox | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Executor | Free | Free | Windows |
| Albert | Free | Free | macOS, Linux |
| Ulauncher | Free | Free | Linux |
| Fluent Search | Free | Free | Windows |
Price against what you get
Keypirinha has no paid plan and scores 1.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Launchy, Wox, Executor, Albert, Ulauncher and Fluent Search score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Keypirinha
Launchy
Open-source keystroke launcher with plugins and skins
- Launchy is free.
- Launchy also lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Launchy is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Users who want a small, long-established launcher
Wox
Open-source keyboard launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Wox is free.
- Wox also lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Wox is open source, according to its own site.
- Wox also covers clipboard manager and window management.
Suits: Users who want a free launcher on Windows, macOS and Linux
Executor
Free MIT-licensed keyword launcher built only for Windows
- Executor is free.
- Executor is open source, according to its own site.
- Executor also covers clipboard manager and calculator.
Suits: Windows users who want a light launcher without plugins or accounts
Albert
Plugin-based keyboard launcher for Linux and macOS
- Albert is free.
- Albert also lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Albert lists no Windows app, which Keypirinha has.
Suits: Linux users who want a plugin-driven launcher
Ulauncher
Open-source application launcher for Linux with extensions
- Ulauncher is free.
- Ulauncher also lists a Linux app.
- Ulauncher lists no Windows app, which Keypirinha has.
- Ulauncher is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Linux desktop users who want a lightweight launcher
Fluent Search
Windows search tool for files, apps, tabs and open windows
- Fluent Search is free.
- Fluent Search also covers window management.
Suits: Windows users who want one search box for files, tabs and windows
Limits worth knowing in Keypirinha
- Windows only; the install page lists Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10.
- The latest release is 2.26 from November 2020.
- The vendor itself calls the learning curve steep, and there is no installer, only an archive.
- Its license allows redistribution of unmodified binaries only; the program is not described as open source.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Keypirinha?
The alternatives to Keypirinha in this directory are Launchy, Wox, Executor, Albert, Ulauncher and Fluent Search. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Keypirinha.
Is there a free alternative to Keypirinha?
Yes. Launchy, Wox, Executor, Albert, Ulauncher and Fluent Search are free to use.
Which Keypirinha alternatives work on macOS?
The Keypirinha listing does not include a macOS app. Launchy, Wox and Albert list one.
Which Keypirinha alternatives work on Linux?
The Keypirinha listing does not include a Linux app. Launchy, Wox, Albert and Ulauncher list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Keypirinha?
Launchy, Wox, Executor and Ulauncher are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.