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Executor vs Wox: catalog facts
Executor	Wox
Best for: Windows users who want a fast, configurable keyword launcher	Best for: A keyboard launcher that works the same on Windows, macOS and Linux
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
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	Fully native with GPU rendering on Windows, macOS and Linux, not Electron Around 150 MB of memory in everyday use, so it can stay resident All 4 strengths for Wox Fully native with GPU rendering on Windows, macOS and Linux, not Electron Around 150 MB of memory in everyday use, so it can stay resident Plugins in Node.js, Python or scripts, with a store to browse them An open-source alternative to Raycast and Alfred that works on all three platforms
Windows only Closed source	A much smaller plugin ecosystem than Raycast or Alfred The version 2 rewrite is relatively young, so expect rough edges All 4 limitations for Wox A much smaller plugin ecosystem than Raycast or Alfred The version 2 rewrite is relatively young, so expect rough edges Deep system integrations vary by platform No official mobile or web companion
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Executor executor.dk Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Wox github.com/Wox-launcher/Wox Catalog checked September 21, 2026

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