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centerpiece vs Ulauncher: catalog facts
centerpiece	Ulauncher
Best for: NixOS and Wayland users who want an omnibox-style launcher	Best for: Fast, extensible application launcher built for Linux desktops
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source, with optional donations supporting development.
Linux	Linux
Single search box for several kinds of items Plugin-based design All 4 strengths for centerpiece Single search box for several kinds of items Plugin-based design Can index local Git repositories Nix flake and Home Manager module	Large extension ecosystem for adding custom functionality Fast, minimal interface focused on keyboard use
Not packaged in major package managers yet Wayland only	Linux only, no macOS or Windows build Extension quality varies since they are community-maintained
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for centerpiece github.com/friedow/centerpiece Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Ulauncher ulauncher.io Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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