Alternatives · Productivity
Best Alfred Alternatives
Launcher and productivity-tool options for people replacing Alfred on a Mac, with a clear account of the trade-offs.
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Mac app · Running with Rockets
Alfred
Best for: A launcher with workflows and clipboard history.
- Best for
- A launcher with workflows and clipboard history
- Developer
- Running with Rockets
- Price
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- Our testing
- Not yet hands-on tested
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Pricing options
Alfred (base)
Free
Powerpack
About £34 one-time (single license)
Mega Supporter
About £59 one-time
Includes future major versions
These prices are approximate and have not been checked against the vendor. Plans and prices change, so confirm on the official site before buying.
Features
- Fast app and file launcher
- Clipboard history and snippets (Powerpack)
- Workflows for automation
- Web search shortcuts
- Calculator, dictionary and system commands
Benefits and disadvantages
Benefits
- One-time purchase with no subscription
- Highly customizable workflows
- Huge community workflow library
- Fast and reliable
Disadvantages (cons)
- Powerpack features are what make it shine, so the free version is limited
- Workflow setup has a learning curve
- Overlaps with Spotlight and Raycast
- No built-in AI features
Who should use Alfred
- Keyboard-driven power users
- Tinkerers who enjoy building workflows
- People who dislike subscriptions
Use cases
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