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Listary alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Listary: free version is for personal use only, and windows only. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Listary, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Flow Launcher currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Flow Launcher logoFlow LauncherOpen sourceYesWindows5 of 566.5
2Microsoft PowerToys logoMicrosoft PowerToysOpen sourceYesWindows4 of 462.6
3Wox logoWoxOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 459.6
4Raycast logoRaycastFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, iOS5 of 557.2
  1. Flow Launcher logo

    1. Flow LauncherTop pick

    Best for: Windows users who want an Alfred-style launcher that is free and extensible

    Open sourceWindows

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Listary

    Free and open source, with Everything-powered file search and a plugin store.

    Pros

    • Free and open source with no account
    • Fast file search through Everything or Windows Search
    • Plugin store with plugins in several languages
    • Portable and package-manager installs

    Cons

    • Windows only
    • Plugin quality varies
    • No built-in clipboard history or snippets
    Visit Flow Launcher Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Flow Launcher a good Listary alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free and open source
    Checked Oct 25, 2026flowlauncher.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows 10 and later
    Checked Oct 25, 2026flowlauncher.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plugin languages
    C#, F#, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript
    Checked Oct 25, 2026flowlauncher.com(opens source in a new tab)
    File search
    Everything or Windows Search
    Checked Oct 25, 2026flowlauncher.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Microsoft PowerToys logo

    2. Microsoft PowerToys

    Best for: Windows users who want a free launcher, window layouts and key remapping from one trusted install

    Open sourceWindows

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Listary

    Free Command Palette launcher from Microsoft, plus many other utilities.

    Pros

    • Free and open source, maintained by Microsoft
    • Bundles a launcher, window zones and key remapping
    • Each tool can be enabled separately
    • Frequent updates

    Cons

    • Windows only
    • Some modules are less capable than dedicated apps
    • Many settings pages to wade through
    Visit Microsoft PowerToys Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Microsoft PowerToys a good Listary alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026learn.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Launcher
    Command Palette
    Checked Oct 25, 2026learn.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Window manager
    FancyZones
    Checked Oct 25, 2026learn.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Wox logo

    3. Wox

    Best for: People who want the same free launcher on Windows, macOS and Linux

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Listary

    Open-source launcher with file search that also runs on macOS and Linux.

    Pros

    • Runs natively on Windows, macOS and Linux
    • Free and open source under GPL-3.0
    • Built-in clipboard history, notes and AI commands
    • Plugins in Node.js, Python or scripts

    Cons

    • v2 rewrite is young and still maturing
    • Smaller plugin library than Raycast or Alfred
    • Fewer ready-made integrations with popular work apps
    Visit Wox Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Wox a good Listary alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plugins
    Node.js, Python or scripts
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Memory use
    Around 150 MB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Raycast logo

    4. Raycast

    Best for: Mac or Windows users who want one launcher for apps, clipboard, snippets and windows

    Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Listary

    A fuller launcher with clipboard history and snippets, now available on Windows.

    Pros

    • Free tier includes clipboard history, snippets and window management
    • Large extension store for popular work tools
    • Extensions are easy to write in TypeScript and React
    • Fast, polished interface with good defaults

    Cons

    • AI features and sync are locked behind a subscription
    • Requires an account for sync and team features
    • Windows version is newer and has fewer extensions
    Visit Raycast Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Raycast a good Listary alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, for personal and work use
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    From $8/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Teams Pro price
    $12 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, Windows, iOS and iPadOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Student discount
    50% off Pro
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Listary alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Flow Launcher logo

Best Listary alternative for most people

Flow Launcher

Free and open source, with Everything-powered file search and a plugin store.

Microsoft PowerToys logo

Best Listary alternative for a free option

Microsoft PowerToys

Free Command Palette launcher from Microsoft, plus many other utilities.

Raycast logo

Best Listary alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Raycast

A fuller launcher with clipboard history and snippets, now available on Windows.

Wox logo

Best Listary alternative for open source

Wox

Open-source launcher with file search that also runs on macOS and Linux.

Wox logo

Best Listary alternative for Mac

Wox

Open-source launcher with file search that also runs on macOS and Linux.

Flow Launcher logo

Best Listary alternative for Windows

Flow Launcher

Free and open source, with Everything-powered file search and a plugin store.

Wox logo

Best Listary alternative for Linux

Wox

Open-source launcher with file search that also runs on macOS and Linux.

Listary alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Listary?

Flow Launcher ranks first right now. Free and open source, with Everything-powered file search and a plugin store. Microsoft PowerToys and Wox follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Listary?

Yes. Flow Launcher (open source), Microsoft PowerToys (open source), Wox (open source) and Raycast (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Listary?

Yes: Flow Launcher, Microsoft PowerToys and Wox.

Which Listary alternatives work on Linux?

Wox runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Listary?

The complaints we hear most: free version is for personal use only; windows only; few extensions compared with plugin-based launchers.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Listary, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.