Launchy
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What both publish
| Fact | Launchy | Ulauncher |
|---|---|---|
| Calculator | Calcy performs arithmetic using only addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and parentheses. | The project README lists a calculator among Ulauncher's features. |
| Fuzzy search | Its search attempts to match program or file names despite differences in capitalization, punctuation and spelling. | It finds applications with fuzzy matching, remembers previous picks, and auto-selects the best option next time. |
| License | SourceForge identifies the project as GNU General Public License version 2.0. | The project README identifies the license as GNU GPL v3.0. |
| Purpose | Launchy is a free cross-platform utility for replacing the start menu, desktop icons and file manager. | Ulauncher describes itself as an application launcher for Linux. |
Launchy plans
- Pay what you wantFree
Ulauncher 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 Ulauncher if…
Ulauncher suits Linux users who want quick application search, custom shortcuts, or keyword-based extensions. It may also fit users who want a built-in directory browser and calculator.