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Ueli vs uTools: catalog facts
Ueli	uTools
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free download; the site also mentions sponsorship and enterprise options.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
The same launcher and shortcuts on Windows, macOS and Linux Extra actions per result without reaching for the mouse	Large plugin ecosystem Global search box on a single shortcut
macOS and direct Windows downloads are unsigned and will be blocked on first run Fewer plugins than the platform-specific launchers	Interface and documentation are mainly in Chinese Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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