Wox vs Launchy

Wox9.2Visit LLaunchy8.3Visit

Higher score Wox #2 in App Launcher Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Wox

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L Launchy #9 in App Launcher Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Launchy

• Wox fits best

  Free open-source desktop launching

• Launchy fits best

  Users needing broad platform coverage

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Side by side

Feature	Wox 9.2/10 Visit ↗	LLaunchy 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.3
Ranking	#2 in App Launcher Software	#9 in App Launcher Software
Best for	Free open-source desktop launching	Users needing broad platform coverage
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Integrations	4 integrations	2 integrations
Features Wox 5/5 · Launchy 4/5
File search	✓	✓
Command launching	✓	✓
Workflow support	✓	✓
Plugin support	✓	✓
Cloud sync	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Cross-platform	Cross-platform
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	Indexes apps, documents, folders, bookmarks, and other local files Supports hotkeys, command aliases, web shortcuts, and plugins Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android-related releases
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	Firefox and Google are the only listed integrations Cataloging and file types require user configuration Feature breadth depends on plugins for additional actions
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… Read the review →	Launchy is a free, open-source application launcher for people who want to find and open programs and local files from a keyboard-driven search interface. It is available across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android-related releases, making… Read the review →

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

• Launchy — where it wins

  • Indexes apps, documents, folders, bookmarks, and other local files
  • Supports hotkeys, command aliases, web shortcuts, and plugins
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android-related releases

  Where it doesn't

  • Firefox and Google are the only listed integrations
  • Cataloging and file types require user configuration
  • Feature breadth depends on plugins for additional actions

• Wox9.2/10 · Free plan

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

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• LLaunchy8.3/10 · Free plan

  A free, cross-platform launcher for finding apps, files, and web searches by keyboard.

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