Quicksilver vs Ueli
Quicksilver
qsapp.com
Ueli
ueli.appSide by side
| Figure | Quicksilver | Ueli |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · App Launchers | 7.2 (#30) | 8.3 (#11) |
| Spec score · App launchers | 7.2 (#30) | 8.3 (#12) |
| Spec score · App Launcher Software | 7.2 (#31) | 7.7 (#19) |
| Actions | It can move, copy, email, or compress files, send messages, and control iTunes. | Users can open additional actions for a selected search result with Cmd+K on macOS or Ctrl+K on Windows and Linux. |
| Product | Quicksilver is a macOS productivity application for controlling a Mac from the keyboard. | Ueli describes itself as a cross-platform keystroke launcher. |
| Support | Support options include the manual, FAQ, GitHub Discussions, and GitHub Issues. | For troubleshooting, the README directs users to Settings and Debug, where logs may help identify problems. |
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In their own words
Ueli
Ueli is a cross-platform keystroke launcher for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Press Alt+Space to show or hide it, type to search, and press Enter to open a result. For more options on a selected result, use Cmd+K on macOS or Ctrl+K on Windows and Linux. Frequently used items can be added to Favorites so they appear first in search results. Extensions include application and file search, browser bookmarks, a calculator, currency conversion, DeepL Translator, terminal launching, Visual Studio Code, and web search. Users can enable or disable extensions and configure enabled ones in their own settings sections. Ueli is free, with no paid plans or usage limits stated. Windows users can install it from the Microsoft Store or through winget using that store source; Linux and macOS downloads are also available. The maker says Ueli does not collect, store, or share personal, usage, device, or location data, and does not share information with third-party services. Installation and hotkey caveats vary by platform: downloads may be blocked on Windows or macOS, and global hotkeys may fail in Wayland sessions.