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WinLaunch vs Ueli: catalog facts
WinLaunch	Ueli
Best for: Windows users who like the macOS Launchpad layout	Best for: Using the same launcher muscle memory on three different operating systems
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
Launchpad-style icon grid on Windows MIT licensed All 3 strengths for WinLaunch Launchpad-style icon grid on Windows MIT licensed Visual alternative to the Start menu	The same launcher and shortcuts on Windows, macOS and Linux Extra actions per result without reaching for the mouse All 4 strengths for Ueli The same launcher and shortcuts on Windows, macOS and Linux Extra actions per result without reaching for the mouse Microsoft Store listing, so the Windows install is signed Actively developed with frequent releases
Windows only Grid-based rather than keyboard-first	macOS and direct Windows downloads are unsigned and will be blocked on first run Fewer plugins than the platform-specific launchers All 4 limitations for Ueli macOS and direct Windows downloads are unsigned and will be blocked on first run Fewer plugins than the platform-specific launchers Electron, so it uses more memory than a native launcher Linux packaging is limited to AppImage and DEB
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Offline features available	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for WinLaunch github.com/jensroth-git/WinLaunch Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Ueli ueli.app github.com/oliverschwendener/ueli Catalog checked September 21, 2026

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