Wox alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Wox alternative for most people
Flow LauncherA more established Windows launcher with a large plugin store.
Best Wox alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
RaycastMore polished with a bigger extension store, on macOS and Windows.
Best Wox alternative for Mac
AlfredMature Mac launcher with clipboard history and Workflows, for Wox users who mostly work on macOS.
Best Wox alternative for Windows
Microsoft PowerToysMicrosoft's free toolkit includes a plugin-based Windows launcher plus many other utilities in one install.
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.