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AlbertLaunchBar
Free

Free for personal use. The source is public under the Albert license, which is not an open…

 Paid

Paid licence with a free download to try; the site also describes an option to use it for…

macOS, Linux macOS
  • Plugin architecture makes it highly extensible
  • Lightweight C++/Qt implementation keeps it fast
  • Learns abbreviations for apps and documents
  • File browsing and moving without Finder
  • Linux and macOS only, no Windows support
  • Requires manual plugin configuration to unlock full potential
  • macOS only
  • Paid licence for full use
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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