Wox vs Ueli

Wox9.2Visit Ueli8.4Visit

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

• Wox fits best

  Free open-source desktop launching

• Ueli fits best

  Simple cross-platform open-source launching

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Side by side

Feature	Wox 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Ueli 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.4
Ranking	#2 in App Launcher Software	#8 in App Launcher Software
Best for	Free open-source desktop launching	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, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations	4 integrations	4 integrations
Features Wox 5/5 · Ueli 3/5
File search	✓	✓
Command launching	✓	✓
Workflow support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
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	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	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	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	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 →	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

• 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

• 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.

• Wox9.2/10 · Free plan

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

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• Ueli8.4/10 · Free plan

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

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