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Browser Deputy alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Browser Deputy: mac only, and requires macOS 13 or later, and not sold on the Mac App Store. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Browser Deputy, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Alfred currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Alfred logoAlfredFree plan + paidNomacOS4 of 479.8
2Raycast logoRaycastFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, iOS5 of 568.8
3LaunchBar logoLaunchBarFree plan + paidNomacOS4 of 461.8
  1. Alfred logo

    1. AlfredTop pick

    Best for: Mac users who want a powerful, local launcher with workflows and no subscription

    Free plan + paidmacOS

    79.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Browser Deputy

    Long-standing Mac launcher whose Powerpack adds bookmark search, workflows and clipboard history.

    Pros

    • One-off Powerpack licence instead of a subscription
    • Visual workflow editor with thousands of community workflows
    • Fast, stable and keeps everything on your Mac

    Cons

    • Clipboard history and workflows need the paid Powerpack
    • Mac only
    • Major versions are paid upgrades unless you buy the lifetime licence
    Visit Alfred Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Alfred a good Browser Deputy alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Powerpack price
    £34 (single licence)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026alfredapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime licence
    £59 with free lifetime upgrades
    Checked Oct 29, 2026alfredapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Clipboard history
    Powerpack feature
    Checked Oct 29, 2026alfredapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Developer
    Running with Crayons Ltd
    Checked Oct 29, 2026alfredapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Raycast logo

    2. Raycast

    Best for: Mac or Windows users who want one launcher for apps, clipboard, snippets and windows

    Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Browser Deputy

    Free full launcher with browser bookmark search, extensions and a large community 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 Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Raycast a good Browser Deputy alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, for personal and work use
    Checked Oct 29, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    From $8/month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Teams Pro price
    $12 per user/month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, Windows, iOS and iPadOS
    Checked Oct 29, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Student discount
    50% off Pro
    Checked Oct 29, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. LaunchBar logo

    3. LaunchBar

    Best for: Mac users who want a deep keyboard file browser and launcher in one

    Free plan + paidmacOS

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Browser Deputy

    Keyboard launcher for Mac that also indexes browser bookmarks and runs scripts.

    Pros

    • Excellent keyboard-driven file browsing and file operations
    • Adaptive abbreviations that learn your habits
    • Custom actions in many scripting languages
    • Usable indefinitely without paying

    Cons

    • Smaller community and fewer ready-made actions than Alfred or Raycast
    • Mac only
    • Unregistered copies pause occasionally
    Visit LaunchBar Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is LaunchBar a good Browser Deputy alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free use
    Unlimited, with occasional pauses
    Checked Oct 29, 2026obdev.at(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 29, 2026obdev.at(opens source in a new tab)
    Custom actions
    AppleScript, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, PHP
    Checked Oct 29, 2026obdev.at(opens source in a new tab)
    Latest version
    6.24, runs on macOS Tahoe
    Checked Oct 29, 2026obdev.at(opens source in a new tab)

The best Browser Deputy alternative for…

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

Alfred logo

Best Browser Deputy alternative for most people

Alfred

Long-standing Mac launcher whose Powerpack adds bookmark search, workflows and clipboard history.

Raycast logo

Best Browser Deputy alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Raycast

Free full launcher with browser bookmark search, extensions and a large community store.

LaunchBar logo

Best Browser Deputy alternative for Mac

LaunchBar

Keyboard launcher for Mac that also indexes browser bookmarks and runs scripts.

Raycast logo

Best Browser Deputy alternative for Windows

Raycast

Free full launcher with browser bookmark search, extensions and a large community store.

Browser Deputy alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Browser Deputy?

Alfred ranks first right now. Long-standing Mac launcher whose Powerpack adds bookmark search, workflows and clipboard history. Raycast and LaunchBar follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Browser Deputy?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Browser Deputy?

None of the 3 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Browser Deputy?

The complaints we hear most: mac only, and requires macOS 13 or later; not sold on the Mac App Store; narrower than full launchers: no app launching extensions store or clipboard history.

How is this list ranked?

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