Alfred alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Alfred: clipboard history and workflows need the paid Powerpack, and mac only. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Alfred, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Raycast currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Raycast	Free plan + paid	No	macOS, Windows, iOS	5 of 5	66.5

1. RaycastTop pick
Best for: Mac or Windows users who want one launcher for apps, clipboard, snippets and windows
Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Alfred
Free tier already includes clipboard history, snippets and window tiling, plus an extension store.
Pros
Free tier includes clipboard history, snippets and window management
Large extension store for popular work tools
Extensions are easy to write in TypeScript and React
Fast, polished interface with good defaults
Cons
AI features and sync are locked behind a subscription
Requires an account for sync and team features
Windows version is newer and has fewer extensions
Visit Raycast Compare with Alfred Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Raycast a good Alfred alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes, for personal and work use
Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro price
From $8/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
Teams Pro price
$12 per user/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
macOS, Windows, iOS and iPadOS
Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
Student discount
50% off Pro
Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Alfred alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Alfred alternative for most people

Raycast

Free tier already includes clipboard history, snippets and window tiling, plus an extension store.

Best Alfred alternative for a free option

Wox

Open-source and cross-platform, useful if you also need the same launcher on Windows or Linux.

Best Alfred alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

LaunchBar

Another veteran Mac launcher with strong file browsing and script-based actions.

Best Alfred alternative for open source

Maccy

If clipboard history was the main reason for the Powerpack, Maccy does it free.

Best Alfred alternative for Mac

Keyboard Maestro

Goes further than Alfred workflows for macro-style automation of any Mac app.

Best Alfred alternative for Windows

Raycast

Free tier already includes clipboard history, snippets and window tiling, plus an extension store.

Best Alfred alternative for Linux

Wox

Open-source and cross-platform, useful if you also need the same launcher on Windows or Linux.

Alfred alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Alfred?

Raycast ranks first right now. Free tier already includes clipboard history, snippets and window tiling, plus an extension store. LaunchBar and Wox follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Alfred?

Yes. Raycast (free plan + paid), LaunchBar (free plan + paid), Wox (open source) and Maccy (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Alfred?

Yes: Wox and Maccy.

Which Alfred alternatives work on Linux?

Wox runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Alfred?

The complaints we hear most: clipboard history and workflows need the paid Powerpack; mac only; major versions are paid upgrades unless you buy the lifetime licence.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Alfred, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.