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KRunner vs rofi: catalog facts
KRunner	rofi
Free Free and open source as part of KDE Plasma.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Built into Plasma, with no extra install on most setups Extended by plugins called runners	Launcher, window switcher and dmenu replacement in one tool Scriptable menu for your own shell scripts
Tied to the KDE Plasma desktop Some runners need an extra addons package	Configuration and theming take some effort Linux and Unix-like desktops only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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