smolcast
Open source
Best for a native, tiny Windows launcher
smolcast vs Ueli
Ueli is an open-source Electron launcher for every OS. smolcast is native, Windows only, and about 25 times smaller.
Updated Checked against its repository and releases (v9.29.1). Sources
Ueli
Open-source project
Best for one open-source launcher on every OS
Feature by feature
Bold marks where smolcast comes out ahead, and only where the other side publishes the fact.
| smolcast | Ueli | |
|---|---|---|
| The basics | ||
| Price | Free | Free |
| Source | Open source (MIT) | Open source (MIT) |
| Runs on | Windows 11 | Windows, macOS and Linux |
| Account | None | None |
| Default hotkey | CtrlAltSpace | AltSpace |
| Features | ||
| Clipboard history | Built inText and images. Encrypted on disk | Not listed |
| Snippets | Built inFind by name or keyword. No auto-expand | Not listed |
| Emoji picker | Built inEvery emoji, in color | Not listed |
| File search | Built inThrough Windows Search | Built in |
| Calculator | Built inUnits too. Enter pastes | Built inPlus currency conversion |
| Quicklinks | Built inKeywords with {query} | Web search |
| Extensions | NoScripts and quicklinks instead | ExtensionsToggle on and off |
| AI | No | Not listed |
| Window management | No | Not listed |
| Under the hood | ||
| Download | 7 MB, one .exeNo installer (the better pick) | 177 MB installerUnsigned |
| Idle | 0% CPU while hidden | Not published |
| Privacy | No telemetryOne daily update check, can be turned off | See the project |
Pick the one that fits
Go with smolcast if
- You want a native app, not Electron
- You want clipboard, emoji and snippets built in
- You want a 7 MB download
- You’re on Windows 11
Go with Ueli if
- You want the same launcher on Windows, Mac and Linux
- You want currency conversion
- You like toggling extensions on and off
Coming from Ueli
-
Web searchQuicklinks with a
{query}URL, and a web row after every search - HotkeyCtrlAltSpace by default, so it won’t fight Ueli’s AltSpace
- CalculatorMath and unit conversions, offline; Enter pastes the answer
Try smolcast
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