Side by side
Fuzzel vs Wofi
Both stand on app launcher software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
Visit Fuzzel Free plan Linux
Wofi provides configurable launching and menu behavior for wlroots Wayland desktops. Its modes and search options are broad, but users outside that environment must account for the required window option or risk a crash.
Visit WofiThe facts
| Fuzzel | Wofi | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | codeberg.org | github.com |
| On app launcher software | #37 of 40 | #33 of 40 |
Fuzzel: what it does well
Wofi: what it does well
- Free and GPL-3.0 licensed
- Includes run, drun, and dmenu modes
- Supports fuzzy and case-insensitive search
- Offers CSS-based customization
- Can combine multiple modes
What to know first
- Linux and Wayland focused
- Needs --normal-window outside supported layer shell
- Does not provide window switching alone
- Building requires several development dependencies