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Head-to-head · App Launcher Software

Wox vs Keypirinha

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Wox #2 in App Launcher Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Wox
Keypirinha #5 in App Launcher Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Keypirinha

Wox leads on 0 checks, Keypirinha on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWox · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresWox · 5 of 5

Wox scores higher on our rubric for app launcher software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

On supported platforms, Wox gives you Cross-platform where Keypirinha offers Windows.

Wox is the better fit for free open-source desktop launching. Keypirinha is the better fit for windows users who prefer keyboard-driven search.

  • Wox fits best

    Free open-source desktop launching

  • Keypirinha fits best

    Windows users who prefer keyboard-driven search

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Side by side

Feature Wox 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Keypirinha 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #2 in App Launcher Software #5 in App Launcher Software
Best for Free open-source desktop launching Windows users who prefer keyboard-driven search
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows
Integrations 4 integrations 4 integrations
Features Wox 5/5 · Keypirinha 4/5
File search ✓ ✓
Command launching ✓ ✓
Workflow support ✓ ✓
Plugin support ✓ ✓
Cloud sync ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Cross-platform Windows
Shortcut limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Launch apps, folders, files, bookmarks, URLs, and system actions from search
  • Includes clipboard history, calculator, web search, notes, timers, and more
  • Supports plugins and encrypted cloud sync for settings, plugins, and themes
  • Searches apps, files, bookmarks, URLs, sessions, and registry keys
  • Configurable filesystem catalogs include scan paths, filters, and depth limits
  • Python-based plugins and installable packages extend its functionality
Cons
  • The breadth of built-in tools may be more than a simple launcher requires
  • Plugin extensions may require Node.js, Python, or script-based systems
  • Cloud sync pricing and account-plan details are not specified
  • Windows only
  • Configuration is file-based, with separate machine- and user-specific files
  • The application is freeware, not open source
Our verdict

Wox is a keyboard-first desktop launcher for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is aimed at people who want one searchable interface for opening applications, folders, files, bookmarks, URLs, and system actions, rather than relying on separate…

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Keypirinha is a Windows desktop launcher for people who want to find and open items from the keyboard. Its catalog covers applications, files, bookmarks, URLs, sessions, and registry keys, with additional tools for browsing, web and…

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  1. WoxApp Launcher Software 9.2Free plan
  2. KeypirinhaApp Launcher Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Wox — where it wins

    • Launch apps, folders, files, bookmarks, URLs, and system actions from search
    • Includes clipboard history, calculator, web search, notes, timers, and more
    • Supports plugins and encrypted cloud sync for settings, plugins, and themes

    Where it doesn't

    • The breadth of built-in tools may be more than a simple launcher requires
    • Plugin extensions may require Node.js, Python, or script-based systems
    • Cloud sync pricing and account-plan details are not specified

  • Keypirinha — where it wins

    • Searches apps, files, bookmarks, URLs, sessions, and registry keys
    • Configurable filesystem catalogs include scan paths, filters, and depth limits
    • Python-based plugins and installable packages extend its functionality

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows only
    • Configuration is file-based, with separate machine- and user-specific files
    • The application is freeware, not open source
  • Wox9.2/10 · Free plan

    Wox combines app launching, search, commands, plugins, and cloud sync in an open-source launcher.

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  • Keypirinha8.7/10 · Free plan

    A free Windows launcher with broad catalog search, configurable indexing, and Python plugins.

    Visit KeypirinhaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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