Launchy
7.7#1 in start menu customization softwareFree planFree planAndroidAPILinuxmacOS
VisitLaunchy vs Ueli
What both publish
| Fact | Launchy | Ueli |
|---|---|---|
| Linux limitation | The documentation warns that some skins do not work correctly on Linux without a compositing manager and may show black mask areas. | Global hotkeys may not work in Wayland sessions; the README suggests configuring a system shortcut as a workaround. |
Launchy plans
- Pay what you wantFree
Ueli plans
- FreeFree
Pick Launchy if…
Launchy may suit people who want keyboard-based access to programs, files, folders, or websites. Its portable mode may be useful for those who want to run it from a USB stick.
Pick Ueli if…
Ueli suits people who want a keyboard-driven way to search for and launch items across Linux, macOS or Windows. Its listed extensions can add tools such as file search, calculations and web search.