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QuickAccess vs rofi: catalog facts
QuickAccess	rofi
Best for: Linux users who want a global menu for folders and commands	Best for: Tiling window manager users who need a fast keyboard launcher and menu
Free Free software under GPL-3.0.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Provides quick access to chosen folders and subfolders Can launch custom commands from the menu All 3 strengths for QuickAccess Provides quick access to chosen folders and subfolders Can launch custom commands from the menu Supports opening at the pointer or a fixed position	Launcher, window switcher and dmenu replacement in one tool Scriptable menu for your own shell scripts All 3 strengths for rofi Launcher, window switcher and dmenu replacement in one tool Scriptable menu for your own shell scripts Theming support and text-file configuration
The immediate showMenu method can fail to show or close the menu in some circumstances; the README recommends… Full limitations for QuickAccess The immediate showMenu method can fail to show or close the menu in some circumstances; the README recommends showDelayedMenu in those cases.	Configuration and theming take some effort Linux and Unix-like desktops only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: MIT
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 QuickAccess github.com/g-fb/quickaccess Catalog checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for rofi github.com/davatorium/rofi Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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