Albert AlternativesApplication Launchers & File Search Utilities like Albert

Albert is described as 'C++/Qt based desktop agnostic keyboard launcher that helps you to accomplish your workflows in a breeze. Its goals are usability and beauty, performance and extensibility' and is a popular application launcher in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Albert for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, Windows, BSD and iPad apps. The best Albert alternative is Vicinae, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Albert are Alfred, Raycast, Keypirinha and Wox.

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  1. Vicinae icon

    Vicinae

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    High-performance native launcher for Linux built with C++ and Qt delivers fast keyboard-driven system access, an efficient modular core, built-in modules, support for server-side React or TypeScript extensions, and reuse of Raycast extensions with minimal changes.

    51 Vicinae alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
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    • Vicinae is the most popular Linux alternative to Albert.

    • Vicinae is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Albert.

    • Vicinae is Free and Open SourceAlbert is also Free and Open Source
    • Vicinae is Privacy focusedAlbert is not according to our users
  2. Alfred icon

    Alfred

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    Alfred is a productivity application for macOS, which boosts your efficiency with hotkeys, keywords and text expansion. Search your Mac and the web, and control your Mac using custom actions with the Powerpack.

    131 Alfred alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Alfred is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Albert.

    • Alfred is Freemium and ProprietaryAlbert is Free and Open Source
  4. Raycast icon

    Raycast

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    Raycast revolutionizes Mac productivity with AI-driven task automation, command shortcuts, and customizable workflows. Create snippets, manage clipboard history, translate text, and maintain sync across devices. Discover day planning, distraction-free focus, and versatile virtual assistance.

    71 Raycast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
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    • Raycast is the most popular Windows alternative to Albert.

    • Raycast is Freemium and ProprietaryAlbert is Free and Open Source
    • Raycast is Privacy focusedAlbert is not according to our users
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    Ulauncher

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    • Ulauncher provides instant search results. It also remembers your previous choices and automatically selects the best option for you.
    64 Ulauncher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Easiec to install, and it just works

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    • Almost everyone thinks Ulauncher is a great Albert alternative.

    • Ulauncher is Free and Open SourceAlbert is also Free and Open Source
    • Ulauncher is Privacy focusedAlbert is not according to our users
  10. Fluent Search icon

    Fluent Search

     43 likes
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    Fluent Search is a fast and easy-to-use search application that lets you search for running applications, browser tabs, bookmarks, files, and more. Unlike Windows Start Menu, Fluent Search focuses on continuing existing work, it let you jump easily between running application...

    123 Fluent Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Search for browser tabs
     
  11. ueli icon

    ueli

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    Developed with the Electron framework, ueli is the type of tool that adopts simplicity, leaving out any unnecessary options and configuration settings. It creates an icon in the system tray at startup, where it sits silently throughout its runtime, without disturbing you with...

    83 ueli alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    QuickFind

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    QuickFind is a unified search tool providing instant access to files, apps, and web pages. It supports major search engines such as Google and Bing. Seamlessly switch between local and online content, and categorize searches into files, photos, music, and videos.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Cerebro

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    Cerebro is an open source and free electron-based productivity software alternative to Alfred and Spotlight. It is focused on speed and good UI and UX. In most cases you don't even need to open another application, because you can see results right in Cerebro, like google...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  15. Gnome Do icon

    Gnome Do

     177 likes
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    GNOME Do allows you to quickly search for many items present on your desktop or the web, and perform useful actions on those items.

    91 Gnome Do alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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