Ulauncher

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Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Ulauncher is ranked #14 of 40 in app launcher software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux. There is a free plan.

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Free Free Application launcher for Linux · GNU GPL v3.0 github.com · 9 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: linux
File search: Yes
Command launching: Yes
Workflow support: Yes
Plugin support: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Ulauncher describes itself as an application launcher for Linux.
Fuzzy search: It finds applications with fuzzy matching, remembers previous picks, and auto-selects the best option next time.
Themes: It includes four built-in color themes and supports custom themes.
Shortcuts and extensions: Users can create personalized shortcuts for scripts and searches or use community-built extensions.
File browser: Its directory browser starts when the user types `~` or `/`, and Alt+Enter opens advanced options.
Calculator: The project README lists a calculator among Ulauncher’s features.
Extension model: Extensions are Python programs that run as separate processes alongside the app and are terminated when it closes or crashes.
Extension permissions: The extension documentation says extensions can access directories and make network requests with the same rights as the user running Ulauncher.
Extension limits: Extensions handle input beginning with a developer-defined keyword and cannot change Ulauncher’s behavior or appearance.
Linux distributions: The download page gives installation options for Ubuntu or Debian, Arch Linux, Fedora, openSUSE, and CentOS 7.
Fedora repository: The download page says Ulauncher does not currently support a dev repository for Fedora.
Project status: The project README says v6 is in development and that v5 is receiving support for existing functionality without new features or improvements.
License: The project README identifies the license as GNU GPL v3.0.
Support: The site points users to the issue tracker and offers support through Patreon donations and code contributions.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best App Launcher Software in 2026#14 of 40

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Sources

ulauncher.io· checked 9 Oct 2026
github.com/Ulauncher/Ulauncher· checked 9 Oct 2026
ext.ulauncher.io/about· checked 9 Oct 2026
docs.ulauncher.io/en/stable/extensions/intro.html· checked 9 Oct 2026
github.com/Ulauncher/Ulauncher/blob/main/README.md· checked 9 Oct 2026