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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
1Raycast logoRaycastFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, iOS5 of 557.2
  1. Raycast logo

    1. RaycastTop pick

    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.