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SlickRun vs Walker
Both stand on app launchers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
SlickRun combines typed program launching, web access, workflow commands, and note capture in a free Windows utility. Its portable mode and shortcut sharing add flexibility, while shared MagicWords can depend on matching program locations.
Visit SlickRun Free plan Linux
Walker brings application launching together with a wide range of search, file and workflow providers. Its use depends on a Linux desktop setup with Elephant and the listed dependencies.
Visit WalkerThe facts
| SlickRun | Walker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bayden.com | github.com |
| On app launchers | #17 of 40 | #21 of 40 |
SlickRun: what it does well
- Free Windows utility
- Custom MagicWord command aliases
- Autocomplete reduces typing
- JOT saves dropped text
- Portable flash-drive use
What to know first
- Windows-only platform
- Shared shortcuts may have missing targets
- No free trial listed
Walker: what it does well
- Launches installed apps and runs shell commands
- Includes web search and mathematical calculation providers
- Supports custom CSS themes and provider-specific layouts
- Free under GNU GPL version 3.0
What to know first
- Linux desktop application only
- Elephant must be running first
- Requires GTK4 4.6+ and listed dependencies
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