bemenu Alternatives

Apps similar to bemenu include Vicinae, which is free and open source. Other options are Raycast, Launchy, Alfred and Wox Launcher. Application Launchers like bemenu are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Mac, Linux, Windows, iPhone and iPad.

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bemenu alternatives page was last updated Oct 11, 2025

Lightweight Launcher
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A robust file/web launcher.
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application type
Application Launcher
Platforms
Mac
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Anyrun
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A wayland native, highly customizable runner.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Application Launcher
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Linux
Rust
Germany
EU
A
B
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fsel
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Fsel (fast select) is a fast TUI app launcher and fuzzy finder for GNU/Linux and *BSD, that's a fork of gyr
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (BSD-2-Clause)
Platforms
Linux
BSD
B
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Raycast
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 plan...

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wofi
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Launcher/menu program for wlroots based wayland compositors such as sway.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Application Launcher
Origin
United States
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Linux
United States
W
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