Alfred Alternatives for Linux

Alfred is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Vicinae, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Alfred and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Alfred are Wox Launcher, AppGrid for KDE, ueli and Ulauncher.

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  1. Waypoint is a free, open-source launcher for macOS, Windows and Linux, in the spirit of Raycast. Press Option+Space (Alt+Space), type a few letters and press Enter.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  2. Local-first AI workspace for Mac, Windows and Linux by Sparcle. Free for individuals, works offline, masks PII before any model call. Self-hosted for teams.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  3. TinyDash icon
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    Press a shortcut, type a few letters, and press Enter. TinyDash finds apps, files, clipboard history, snippets, quicklinks, emoji, and system commands, and answers calculations, unit and currency conversions, time zones, and date math inline.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  4. Lychi icon
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    Fast, keyboard-driven launcher for Linux — local-first, open source, with an optional AI agent that can't act without your consent.

    Cost / License

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  5. Look icon
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    A keyboard-first, local-first launcher for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Open apps, files, folders, clipboard history, and quick commands without leaving the keyboard.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
    • Nix Package Manager
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  6. ClipCapsule is a minimalist clipboard manager for Linux. It supercharges your productivity by allowing you to manage and switch clipboard entries using only keyboard shortcuts—no mouse or GUI required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Go (Programming Language)
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