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Wox vs Onagre: catalog facts
WoxOnagre

Best for: A keyboard launcher that works the same on Windows, macOS and Linux

Best for: Linux users who want an Alfred-style launcher that works on X11 and Wayland

Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux Linux
  • Fully native with GPU rendering on Windows, macOS and Linux, not Electron
  • Around 150 MB of memory in everyday use, so it can stay resident
All 4 strengths for Wox
  • Fully native with GPU rendering on Windows, macOS and Linux, not Electron
  • Around 150 MB of memory in everyday use, so it can stay resident
  • Plugins in Node.js, Python or scripts, with a store to browse them
  • An open-source alternative to Raycast and Alfred that works on all three platforms
  • Works on both X11 and Wayland
  • Extensible through pop-launcher plugins
All 3 strengths for Onagre
  • Works on both X11 and Wayland
  • Extensible through pop-launcher plugins
  • Themeable interface
  • A much smaller plugin ecosystem than Raycast or Alfred
  • The version 2 rewrite is relatively young, so expect rough edges
All 4 limitations for Wox
  • A much smaller plugin ecosystem than Raycast or Alfred
  • The version 2 rewrite is relatively young, so expect rough edges
  • Deep system integrations vary by platform
  • No official mobile or web companion
  • Depends on pop-launcher being installed
  • Linux only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Offline features available Offline features available
Sources for Wox

Catalog checked September 21, 2026

Sources for Onagre

Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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