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LaunchBar alternatives with a Linux app

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

LaunchBar has a free plan. Paid plans start at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License). 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 LaunchBar

  1. Vicinae

    Keyboard-driven launcher for Linux, macOS and Windows

    • Vicinae is free. LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only Vicinae lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Vicinae is open source, according to its own site.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Vicinae pricing and details

  2. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only Ueli lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Ueli is open source, according to its own site.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Ueli pricing and details

  3. Wox

    Open-source keyboard launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Wox is free. LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only Wox lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Wox is open source, according to its own site.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Wox pricing and details

  4. Ulauncher

    Open-source application launcher for Linux with extensions

    • Ulauncher is free. LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    • Only LaunchBar lists a macOS app.
    • Ulauncher is open source, according to its own site.
    Ulauncher pricing and details

  5. Albert

    Plugin-based keyboard launcher for Linux and macOS

    • Albert is free. LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only Albert lists a Linux app.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • LaunchBar also covers clipboard manager, file management and calculator.
    Albert pricing and details

  6. Launchy

    Open-source keystroke launcher with plugins and skins

    • Launchy is free. LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only Launchy lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Launchy is open source, according to its own site.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Launchy pricing and details

  7. Cerebro

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

    • Cerebro is free. LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only Cerebro lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Cerebro is open source, according to its own site.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Cerebro pricing and details

  8. Mouseless

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

    • LaunchBar has a free plan. Mouseless does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mouseless lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Mouseless also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Mouseless pricing and details

  9. i3

    Tiling window manager for X11 on Linux and BSD

    • i3 is free. LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only i3 lists a Linux app.
    • Only LaunchBar lists a macOS app.
    • i3 is open source, according to its own site.
    i3 pricing and details

  10. Sway

    i3-compatible tiling Wayland compositor

    • Sway is free. LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only Sway lists a Linux app.
    • Only LaunchBar lists a macOS app.
    • Sway is open source, according to its own site.
    Sway pricing and details

  11. Awesome

    Lua-configurable framework window manager for X

    • Awesome is free. LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only Awesome lists a Linux app.
    • Only LaunchBar lists a macOS app.
    • Awesome is open source, according to its own site.
    Awesome pricing and details

  12. Hyprland

    Dynamic tiling Wayland compositor with animations

    • Hyprland is free. LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License).
    • Only Hyprland lists a Linux app.
    • Only LaunchBar lists a macOS app.
    • Hyprland is open source, according to its own site.
    Hyprland pricing and details

Common questions

Which LaunchBar alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does LaunchBar have a Linux app?

The LaunchBar listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS.

Which of these window managers and launchers are free?

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