AeroSpace vs Launchpad
AeroSpace
github.com
Launchpad
launchpad.netSide by side
| Figure | AeroSpace | Launchpad |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 2 |
| Spec score · Window Management Software | 7.4 (#32) | 8.2 (#9) |
| Integrations | Callbacks can run commands when the focused workspace changes, with the guide showing an example that notifies SketchyBar. | Launchpad documentation describes bug tracker integrations with Bugzilla, Trac, GitLab, and Mantis, as well as a REST-style API, launchpadlib, and webhooks. |
| Intended users | The project says AeroSpace targets advanced users and developers and is keyboard-centric. | The manual describes Launchpad as a platform for open-source projects and community contributors. |
| Purpose | AeroSpace is an i3-like tiling window manager for macOS. | Launchpad is a software collaboration and hosting platform for software projects. |
| Security | The project says AeroSpace does not require users to disable System Integrity Protection (SIP). | Launchpad's security documentation says traffic is secured by TLS except package downloads, which are cryptographically verified on the client side. |
| Support | The project asks users to start with GitHub Discussions rather than filing issues directly. | Launchpad provides community support through Answers and links to Launchpad Support and a user guide. |
Plans
In their own words
Launchpad
Launchpad is a free platform for open-source collaboration, with tools to build and publish software. Projects can host Git repositories, review and merge changes, and link code changes to bug reports. Bug tracking can also integrate reports from Bugzilla, Trac, GitLab, and Mantis. Teams can build and distribute Debian packages, snaps, rocks, charms, and OCI images; documented architectures include AMD64, AMD64v3, ARM, and RISC-V. Localization tools support importing, exporting, and sharing translations, while blueprints help track project ideas and work. Launchpad Answers supports community help requests and FAQs. Automation options include a REST-style API, the launchpadlib Python client, and webhooks. The platform is available through the web, Linux, API, and self-hosted options. Commercial projects can request private branches, bugs, teams, mailing lists, and PPAs, but these features require Canonical authorization. Security documentation describes least-privilege access, restrictive networking, and fine-grained permissions; it also says automatic security monitoring was not in place as of July 2023.