ueli AlternativesApplication Launchers & File Search Utilities like ueli

ueli is described as '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' and is a popular application launcher in the online services category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ueli for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best ueli alternative is Microsoft PowerToys, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ueli are Flow Launcher, Listary, Vicinae and Alfred.

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  1. Microsoft PowerToys icon

    Microsoft PowerToys

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    Open-source utilities for Windows include FancyZones for window management, PowerRename for bulk renaming, and Keyboard Manager for custom shortcuts. Ad-free, supports multi-monitor setups, no registration needed, lightweight resource usage, and works offline.

    63 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Microsoft PowerToys is the most popular Windows alternative to ueli.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ueli.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is Free and Open Sourceueli is also Free and Open Source
    • Microsoft PowerToys is Lightweightueli is not according to our users
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    Flow Launcher

     85 likes
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    Dedicated to make your workflow flow more seamlessly. Aimed at being more than an app launcher, it searches, integrates and expands on functionalities. Flow will continue to evolve, designed to be open and built with the community at heart.

    44 Flow Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
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  4. Listary icon

    Listary

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    Listary is a revolutionary search utility for Windows that makes finding your files and launching applications blazing fast, for casual and power users alike!.

    116 Listary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • File Explorer
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  6. 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 ueli.

    • Vicinae is Free and Open Sourceueli is also Free and Open Source
    • Vicinae is Privacy focused and Lightweightueli is not according to our users
  7. 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 ueli.

    • Alfred is Freemium and Proprietaryueli is Free and Open Source
    • Alfred is Customizableueli is not according to our users
  8. Raycast icon

    Raycast

     61 likes
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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.

    72 Raycast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
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  10. Keypirinha icon

    Keypirinha

     217 likes
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    A lightning fast and flexible keystroke launcher for Windows. No installation required (portable). Extensible with Python3 plugins.

    157 Keypirinha alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Keypirinha as an Alternative to ueli
    astral_cyborg
    1

    Keypirinha is super fast, but lacks a GUI atm for settings etc. You need to spend some time in order to learn how to modify them. UELI is much easier to use, but it's heavier on system resources.

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    • Keypirinha is Free and Proprietaryueli is Free and Open Source
    • Keypirinha is Lightweight and Customizableueli is not according to our users
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    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
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    Comments about Fluent Search as an Alternative to ueli
    Marco Colonna
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    is the best menu replacer for Windows, high costumizable, cover all, and is safe/free

    you can use Autohotkey script for redirect [Win] key on keyboard so no more MS-crap-Start-Menu (just autorun the script at Windows start)...

    #Requires AutoHotkey v2.0 RWin:: { Send "^ {Space}" return } LWin:: { Send "^ {Space}" return }

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    • Fluent Search is Free and Proprietaryueli is Free and Open Source
    • Fluent Search is Lightweightueli is not according to our users
  14. Cerebro icon

    Cerebro

     59 likes
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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. Albert icon

    Albert

     70 likes
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    Albert is a 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.

    62 Albert alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
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