Window Managers & Launchers
Window managers and launchers for Linux
12 of the 49 window managers and launchers in this directory list a Linux app.
11 of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| UeliCross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| UlauncherOpen-source application launcher for Linux with extensions | Free | Free | Linux |
| AlbertPlugin-based keyboard launcher for Linux and macOS | Free | Free | macOS, Linux |
| WoxOpen-source keyboard launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| LaunchyOpen-source keystroke launcher with plugins and skins | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| CerebroFree open-source Electron launcher for Windows, Mac and Linux | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| VicinaeKeyboard-driven launcher for Linux, macOS and Windows | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| MouselessControl the mouse from the keyboard on Mac, Windows and Linux | Free trial | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| i3Tiling window manager for X11 on Linux and BSD | Free | Free | Linux |
| Swayi3-compatible tiling Wayland compositor | Free | Free | Linux |
| HyprlandDynamic tiling Wayland compositor with animations | Free | Free | Linux |
| AwesomeLua-configurable framework window manager for X | Free | Free | Linux |
Common questions
Which window managers and launchers work on Linux?
12 of the 49 window managers and launchers in this directory list a Linux app. They are Ueli, Ulauncher, Albert, Wox, Launchy, Cerebro, Vicinae, Mouseless, i3, Sway, Hyprland and Awesome.
Which of these window managers and launchers are free?
Ueli, Ulauncher, Albert, Wox, Launchy, Cerebro, Vicinae, i3, Sway, Hyprland and Awesome are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 9, 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 each listing names the pages it was read from.