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Magnet alternatives with a Linux app

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

Magnet is a paid product, starting at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store). 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 Magnet

  1. Wox

    Open-source keyboard launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Wox is free. Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • Wox has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only Wox lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Wox is open source, according to its own site.
    Wox pricing and details

  2. Vicinae

    Keyboard-driven launcher for Linux, macOS and Windows

    • Vicinae is free. Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • Vicinae has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only Vicinae lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Vicinae is open source, according to its own site.
    Vicinae pricing and details

  3. i3

    Tiling window manager for X11 on Linux and BSD

    • i3 is free. Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • i3 has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only i3 lists a Linux app.
    • Only Magnet lists a macOS app.
    i3 pricing and details

  4. Sway

    i3-compatible tiling Wayland compositor

    • Sway is free. Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • Sway has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only Sway lists a Linux app.
    • Only Magnet lists a macOS app.
    Sway pricing and details

  5. Hyprland

    Dynamic tiling Wayland compositor with animations

    • Hyprland is free. Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • Hyprland has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only Hyprland lists a Linux app.
    • Only Magnet lists a macOS app.
    Hyprland pricing and details

  6. Awesome

    Lua-configurable framework window manager for X

    • Awesome is free. Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • Awesome has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only Awesome lists a Linux app.
    • Only Magnet lists a macOS app.
    Awesome pricing and details

  7. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • Ueli has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only Ueli lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Ueli is open source, according to its own site.
    Ueli pricing and details

  8. Ulauncher

    Open-source application launcher for Linux with extensions

    • Ulauncher is free. Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • Ulauncher has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    • Only Magnet lists a macOS app.
    Ulauncher pricing and details

  9. Albert

    Plugin-based keyboard launcher for Linux and macOS

    • Albert is free. Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • Albert has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only Albert lists a Linux app.
    • Magnet can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Albert pricing and details

  10. Launchy

    Open-source keystroke launcher with plugins and skins

    • Launchy is free. Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • Launchy has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only Launchy lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Launchy is open source, according to its own site.
    Launchy pricing and details

  11. Cerebro

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

    • Cerebro is free. Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store).
    • Cerebro has a free plan. Magnet does not.
    • Only Cerebro lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Cerebro is open source, according to its own site.
    Cerebro pricing and details

  12. Mouseless

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

    • Only Mouseless lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Magnet can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Mouseless also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    • Magnet also covers window management and menu bar app.
    Mouseless pricing and details

Common questions

Which Magnet alternatives have a Linux app?

Wox, Vicinae, i3, Sway, Hyprland, Awesome, Ueli, Ulauncher and 4 more list a Linux app.

Does Magnet have a Linux app?

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

Which of these window managers and launchers are free?

Wox, Vicinae, i3, Sway, Hyprland, Awesome, Ueli, Ulauncher 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 5, 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 Magnet: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.