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Executor vs Cerebro: catalog facts
Executor	Cerebro
Best for: Windows users who want a fast, configurable keyword launcher	Best for: Launch applications and run searches from a keyboard-driven panel
Free Free to download and use.	Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and external services are separate.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
Custom keywords for programs, sites and parameterised web searches Multi-actions triggered from one command or hotkey All 4 strengths for Executor Custom keywords for programs, sites and parameterised web searches Multi-actions triggered from one command or hotkey Built-in clipboard history and calculator Skins and extensive customization	Supports plugins that extend the launcher's actions.
Windows only Closed source	Plugin availability and behavior depend on third-party maintenance.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
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
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Executor executor.dk Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Cerebro github.com/cerebroapp/cerebro github.com/cerebroapp/cerebro/blob/master/LICENSE Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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