Alternatives · Windows & Launchers
Vicinae alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Vicinae alternative for most people is Wox (2.8 GPA), third in our ranking of window managers and launchers. The best free one is Sol (2.8 GPA).
Vicinae compared with 9 alternatives: Ulauncher, Albert, Sol, Cerebro, Wox and 4 more.
Vicinae is free to use. All 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
Price against what you get
Vicinae has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 9 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts 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 Vicinae
Ulauncher
Open-source application launcher for Linux with extensions
- Ulauncher is free.
- Ulauncher lists no macOS and Windows apps, which Vicinae has.
- Ulauncher does not cover clipboard manager, window management and calculator, which Vicinae does.
Suits: Linux desktop users who want a lightweight launcher
Albert
Plugin-based keyboard launcher for Linux and macOS
- Albert is free.
- Albert lists no Windows app, which Vicinae has.
- Albert does not cover clipboard manager, window management and calculator, which Vicinae does.
Suits: Linux users who want a plugin-driven launcher
Sol
Open-source macOS launcher and command palette
- Sol is free.
- Sol lists no Linux and Windows apps, which Vicinae has.
Suits: Mac users who want a free launcher with window snapping built in
Cerebro
Free open-source Electron launcher for Windows, Mac and Linux
- Cerebro is free.
- Cerebro does not cover clipboard manager, window management and calculator, which Vicinae does.
Suits: Users who want one free launcher across Windows, Mac and Linux
Wox
Open-source keyboard launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Wox is free.
- Wox does not cover calculator, which Vicinae does.
Suits: Users who want a free launcher on Windows, macOS and Linux
Awesome
Lua-configurable framework window manager for X
- Awesome is free.
- Awesome lists no macOS and Windows apps, which Vicinae has.
- Awesome does not cover launcher, clipboard manager and calculator, which Vicinae does.
Suits: Linux users who want to script their window manager in Lua
Hyprland
Dynamic tiling Wayland compositor with animations
- Hyprland is free.
- Hyprland lists no macOS and Windows apps, which Vicinae has.
- Hyprland does not cover launcher, clipboard manager and calculator, which Vicinae does.
Suits: Linux users who want a tiling compositor with visual effects
i3
Tiling window manager for X11 on Linux and BSD
- i3 is free.
- i3 lists no macOS and Windows apps, which Vicinae has.
- i3 does not cover launcher, clipboard manager and calculator, which Vicinae does.
Suits: Linux users who want a keyboard-driven tiling layout on X11
Sway
i3-compatible tiling Wayland compositor
- Sway is free.
- Sway lists no macOS and Windows apps, which Vicinae has.
- Sway does not cover launcher, clipboard manager and calculator, which Vicinae does.
Suits: i3 users moving from X11 to Wayland
Limits worth knowing in Vicinae
- The macOS build is for Apple Silicon Macs only, per the install page.
- Compatibility with Raycast extensions varies by extension.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Vicinae?
The alternatives to Vicinae in this directory are Ulauncher, Albert, Sol, Cerebro, Wox, Awesome, Hyprland, i3 and Sway. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Vicinae.
Is there a free alternative to Vicinae?
Yes. Ulauncher, Albert, Sol, Cerebro, Wox, Awesome, Hyprland, i3 and Sway are free to use.
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.