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rofi vs Ulauncher: catalog facts
rofi	Ulauncher
Best for: Tiling window manager users who need a fast keyboard launcher and menu	Best for: Fast, extensible application launcher built for Linux desktops
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source, with optional donations supporting development.
Linux	Linux
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	Large extension ecosystem for adding custom functionality Fast, minimal interface focused on keyboard use
Configuration and theming take some effort Linux and Unix-like desktops only	Linux only, no macOS or Windows build Extension quality varies since they are community-maintained
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for rofi github.com/davatorium/rofi Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Ulauncher ulauncher.io Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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