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LaunchBar vs Gauntlet: catalog facts
LaunchBar	Gauntlet
Paid Paid licence with a free download to try; the site also describes an option to use it for…	Free Free and open source.
macOS	macOS, Linux
Learns abbreviations for apps and documents File browsing and moving without Finder	Raycast-style launcher that is open source Plugins built with React
macOS only Paid licence for full use	Smaller plugin ecosystem than Raycast Writing plugins requires JavaScript and React knowledge
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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