Choose LaunchBar if you want
Mac users who want clipboard history inside the launcher.
A Mac launcher with a single keyboard shortcut, web searches, clipboard history and a snippet manager. It is free to use after its 30-day trial, though break reminders appear during free use.
Choose Ulauncher if you want
Linux desktop users who want fast app search.
The Linux launcher in this list, with fuzzy app search, a directory browser and extensions under GPL-3.0-or-later. It runs on Linux only, so it does not cover Mac or Windows.
The main differences
- Only Ulauncher runs on Linux.
- Only LaunchBar runs on macOS.
- Ulauncher is open source; LaunchBar is not.
Side by side
 LaunchBar |  Ulauncher | |
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| Score | 85.0 | 81.0 |
| Rank in list | #4 of 7 | #6 of 7 |
| Price | FreeFree to use after the trial, with break reminders; Buy option | Free and open sourceFree and open source; installs from Linux repositories and the AUR |
| Free to use | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Platforms | macOSmacOS | LinuxLinux |
| Made by | Not stated | Not stated |
| Best for | Mac users who want clipboard history inside the launcher | Linux desktop users who want fast app search |
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| Links | Visit site | Visit site |
Questions about LaunchBar vs Ulauncher
- Is LaunchBar better than Ulauncher?
- LaunchBar ranks higher in our list of app launchers (#4 against #6, score 85.0 against 81.0). LaunchBar is best for: mac users who want clipboard history inside the launcher. Ulauncher is best for: linux desktop users who want fast app search.
- Which is cheaper, LaunchBar or Ulauncher?
- LaunchBar: Free to use after the trial, with break reminders; Buy option. Ulauncher: Free and open source; installs from Linux repositories and the AUR.
- Do LaunchBar and Ulauncher run on the same platforms?
- LaunchBar supports macOS. Ulauncher supports Linux.