Wox alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Wox: v2 rewrite is young and still maturing, and smaller plugin library than Raycast or Alfred. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Wox, 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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Raycast	Free plan + paid	No	macOS, Windows, iOS	5 of 5	62.6

1. RaycastTop pick
Best for: Mac or Windows users who want one launcher for apps, clipboard, snippets and windows
Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Wox
More polished with a bigger extension store, on macOS and 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 ×0.387
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 Raycast a good Wox 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 Wox alternative for…

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

Best Wox alternative for most people

Flow Launcher

A more established Windows launcher with a large plugin store.

Best Wox alternative for a free option

Albert

Fast plugin-based launcher for Linux and macOS.

Best Wox alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Raycast

More polished with a bigger extension store, on macOS and Windows.

Best Wox alternative for open source

Ulauncher

Simple, themeable launcher focused on Linux desktops.

Best Wox alternative for Mac

Alfred

Mature Mac launcher with clipboard history and Workflows, for Wox users who mostly work on macOS.

Best Wox alternative for Windows

Microsoft PowerToys

Microsoft's free toolkit includes a plugin-based Windows launcher plus many other utilities in one install.

Best Wox alternative for Linux

Albert

Fast plugin-based launcher for Linux and macOS.

Wox alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Wox?

Flow Launcher ranks first right now. A more established Windows launcher with a large plugin store. Raycast and Albert follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Wox?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Wox?

Yes: Flow Launcher, Ulauncher and Microsoft PowerToys.

Which Wox alternatives work on Linux?

Albert and Ulauncher run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Wox?

The complaints we hear most: v2 rewrite is young and still maturing; smaller plugin library than Raycast or Alfred; fewer ready-made integrations with popular work apps.

How is this list ranked?

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