Flow Launcher vs Ueli

Flow Launcher8.6Visit Ueli8.4Visit

Higher score Flow Launcher #6 in App Launcher Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Flow Launcher

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Ueli #8 in App Launcher Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Ueli

• Flow Launcher fits best

  Windows users wanting an extensible launcher

• Ueli fits best

  Simple cross-platform open-source launching

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Side by side

Feature	Flow Launcher 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Ueli 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.4
Ranking	#6 in App Launcher Software	#8 in App Launcher Software
Best for	Windows users wanting an extensible launcher	Simple cross-platform open-source launching
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations	4 integrations	4 integrations
Features Flow Launcher 3/5 · Ueli 3/5
File search	✓	✓
Command launching	✓	✓
Workflow support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Plugin support	✓	✓
Cloud sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows	Cross-platform
Shortcut limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Search apps, files, file contents, bookmarks, web, and Windows settings Launch system commands, run shell commands, and use a calculator Extend search and automation with community plugins and integrations	Searches and launches apps, files, folders, and operating-system commands. Works across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Extensions add actions such as custom web searches, translation, and calculations.
Cons	Windows only, with support for Windows 10 and later Search of local files and contents relies on Everything or Windows Search Cloud synchronization and configured multi-step workflow support are not verified	Workflow support is not verified. Cloud synchronization is not verified. Its extension-based approach may not suit buyers seeking a narrowly focused launcher.
Our verdict	Flow Launcher is a free, open-source launcher for Windows users who want one search interface for apps, files, bookmarks, web searches, and system settings. It also handles system commands, shell execution, and calculator tasks.… Read the review →	Ueli is a keyboard-driven launcher for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is designed for people who want to find and open applications, files, folders, system commands, terminals, bookmarks, and other configured items from a keyboard shortcut.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Flow Launcher — where it wins

  • Search apps, files, file contents, bookmarks, web, and Windows settings
  • Launch system commands, run shell commands, and use a calculator
  • Extend search and automation with community plugins and integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows only, with support for Windows 10 and later
  • Search of local files and contents relies on Everything or Windows Search
  • Cloud synchronization and configured multi-step workflow support are not verified

• Ueli — where it wins

  • Searches and launches apps, files, folders, and operating-system commands.
  • Works across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • Extensions add actions such as custom web searches, translation, and calculations.

  Where it doesn't

  • Workflow support is not verified.
  • Cloud synchronization is not verified.
  • Its extension-based approach may not suit buyers seeking a narrowly focused launcher.

• Flow Launcher8.6/10 · Free plan

  A customizable Windows launcher that brings apps, files, commands, and plugins into search.

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• Ueli8.4/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source launcher for apps, files, commands, bookmarks, and extensions.

  Visit UeliFull verdict →