Albert alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Albert: custom source-available licence, not a standard open-source one, and no Windows version. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Albert, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Ulauncher currently ranks first.
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Best Albert alternative for most people
UlauncherGPL-licensed Linux launcher with themes and Python extensions.
Best Albert alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
RaycastOn macOS, a more polished launcher with a large extension store.
Best Albert alternative for open source
UlauncherGPL-licensed Linux launcher with themes and Python extensions.
Best Albert alternative for Linux
UlauncherGPL-licensed Linux launcher with themes and Python extensions.
Albert alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Albert?
Ulauncher ranks first right now. GPL-licensed Linux launcher with themes and Python extensions. Wox and Raycast follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Albert?
Yes. Ulauncher (open source), Wox (open source), Raycast (free plan + paid) and Alfred (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Albert?
Yes: Ulauncher and Wox.
Which Albert alternatives work on Linux?
Ulauncher and Wox run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Albert?
The complaints we hear most: custom source-available licence, not a standard open-source one; no Windows version; macOS build is unsigned and installed via Homebrew.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Albert, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.