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wofi vs Walker: catalog facts
wofiWalker

Best for: Sway users who want a familiar, GTK-styled launcher menu

Best for: Linux desktop users who want a fast, configurable multi-purpose launcher

Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free to download and build from the public repository.

Linux Linux
  • Launcher and dmenu replacement in one
  • Styleable with GTK theming
All 3 strengths for wofi
  • Launcher and dmenu replacement in one
  • Styleable with GTK theming
  • Widely used with Sway
  • Launches apps, runs commands and calculates from one prompt
  • Native GTK4 interface
All 3 strengths for Walker
  • Launches apps, runs commands and calculates from one prompt
  • Native GTK4 interface
  • Frequent development activity
  • Not actively maintained, with only occasional updates
  • Only for wlroots-based compositors
  • Linux only
  • Many options to configure before it fits your setup
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Offline features available Offline features available
Sources for wofi

Catalog checked September 24, 2026

Sources for Walker

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.