Skip to content
ToolGPA

Ulauncher alternatives · Windows & Launchers

Ulauncher alternatives with a Mac app

The Ulauncher listing does not include a Mac app. 31 of the 48 other window managers and launchers in this directory list a Mac app.

Ulauncher is free to use. 19 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Ulauncher

  1. Albert

    Plugin-based keyboard launcher for Linux and macOS

    • Albert is free. Ulauncher is free.
    • Only Albert lists a macOS app.
    • Ulauncher is open source, according to its own site.
    Albert vs UlauncherAlbert pricing and details

  2. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. Ulauncher is free.
    • Only Ueli lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Ueli also covers calculator.
    Ueli vs UlauncherUeli pricing and details

  3. Raycast

    Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI

    • Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. Ulauncher is free.
    • Only Raycast lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    Raycast vs UlauncherRaycast pricing and details

  4. Cerebro

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

    • Cerebro is free. Ulauncher is free.
    • Only Cerebro lists Windows and macOS apps.
    Cerebro vs UlauncherCerebro pricing and details

  5. Launchy

    Open-source keystroke launcher with plugins and skins

    • Launchy is free. Ulauncher is free.
    • Only Launchy lists Windows and macOS apps.
    Launchy vs UlauncherLaunchy pricing and details

  6. Vicinae

    Keyboard-driven launcher for Linux, macOS and Windows

    • Vicinae is free. Ulauncher is free.
    • Only Vicinae lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Vicinae also covers clipboard manager, window management and calculator.
    Vicinae vs UlauncherVicinae pricing and details

  7. Wox

    Open-source keyboard launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Wox is free. Ulauncher is free.
    • Only Wox lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Wox also covers clipboard manager and window management.
    Wox vs UlauncherWox pricing and details

  8. Quicksilver

    Free, open-source keyboard launcher for macOS

    • Quicksilver is free. Ulauncher is free.
    • Only Quicksilver lists a macOS app.
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    • Quicksilver also covers clipboard manager.
    Quicksilver pricing and details

  9. Sol

    Open-source macOS launcher and command palette

    • Sol is free. Ulauncher is free.
    • Only Sol lists a macOS app.
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    • Sol also covers clipboard manager, window management and calculator.
    Sol pricing and details

  10. Alfred

    Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows

    • Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). Ulauncher is free.
    • Only Alfred lists a macOS app.
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Alfred pricing and details

  11. Rectangle

    Free, open-source window snapping for macOS

    • Rectangle is free. Ulauncher is free.
    • Only Rectangle lists a macOS app.
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    • Rectangle also covers window management.
    Rectangle pricing and details

  12. LaunchBar

    Keyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions

    • LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License). Ulauncher is free.
    • Only LaunchBar lists a macOS app.
    • Only Ulauncher lists a Linux app.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    LaunchBar pricing and details

19 more that list a Mac app

All 31 in one table

Common questions

Which Ulauncher alternatives have a Mac app?

Albert, Ueli, Raycast, Cerebro, Launchy, Vicinae, Wox, Quicksilver and 23 more list a Mac app.

Does Ulauncher have a Mac app?

The Ulauncher listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Linux.

Which of these window managers and launchers are free?

Albert, Ueli, Raycast, Cerebro, Launchy, Vicinae, Wox, Quicksilver and 11 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 4, 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 Ulauncher: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.