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Bunch alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Bunch: mac only, and stable version has not been updated in a while; recent work is in betas. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Bunch, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Keyboard Maestro currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1KeKeyboard MaestroPaidNomacOS4 of 468.8
2Alfred logoAlfredFree plan + paidNomacOS4 of 467.6
3Hammerspoon logoHammerspoonOpen sourceYesmacOS4 of 464.8
4Raycast logoRaycastFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, iOS5 of 551.2
  1. Ke

    1. Keyboard MaestroTop pick

    Best for: Mac users who want to automate repetitive work across many apps without coding

    PaidmacOS

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bunch

    Far more capable macro engine with a visual editor for any trigger and action.

    Pros

    • Hundreds of actions and many trigger types
    • No subscription; one-time purchase
    • Active community forum with shared macros

    Cons

    • Interface feels dated and dense
    • Major upgrades cost extra
    • Accessibility permission issues can need manual fixing after macOS updates
    Visit Keyboard Maestro 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 Keyboard Maestro a good Bunch alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    US$36 one-time
    Checked Oct 29, 2026keyboardmaestro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Upgrade price
    US$25
    Checked Oct 29, 2026keyboardmaestro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Actions
    Hundreds built in
    Checked Oct 29, 2026keyboardmaestro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Current version
    11
    Checked Oct 29, 2026keyboardmaestro.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Alfred logo

    2. Alfred

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

    Free plan + paidmacOS

    67.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bunch

    Workflows can open groups of apps and files from a keyboard launcher.

    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 ×0.346
    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 Bunch 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)
  3. Hammerspoon logo

    3. Hammerspoon

    Best for: Developers who want to script their own Mac utilities instead of buying several

    Open sourcemacOS

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bunch

    Free, scriptable in Lua, and can build the same context switches plus window layouts.

    Pros

    • Can replace many small utilities with code
    • Broad APIs across windows, input, network and devices
    • Spoons provide ready-made modules
    • Free and open source

    Cons

    • Requires writing Lua
    • No graphical editor for automations
    • Debugging configs can be fiddly
    Visit Hammerspoon Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Hammerspoon a good Bunch alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Scripting language
    Lua
    Checked Oct 29, 2026hammerspoon.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Default behaviour
    Does nothing until configured
    Checked Oct 29, 2026hammerspoon.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Plugins
    Spoons
    Checked Oct 29, 2026hammerspoon.org(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Raycast logo

    4. Raycast

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

    Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bunch

    Free launcher with scripts and extensions for opening sets of apps and links.

    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 ×0.341
    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 Bunch 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)

The best Bunch alternative for…

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

Ke

Best Bunch alternative for most people

Keyboard Maestro

Far more capable macro engine with a visual editor for any trigger and action.

Hammerspoon logo

Best Bunch alternative for a free option

Hammerspoon

Free, scriptable in Lua, and can build the same context switches plus window layouts.

Alfred logo

Best Bunch alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Alfred

Workflows can open groups of apps and files from a keyboard launcher.

Hammerspoon logo

Best Bunch alternative for open source

Hammerspoon

Free, scriptable in Lua, and can build the same context switches plus window layouts.

Raycast logo

Best Bunch alternative for Mac

Raycast

Free launcher with scripts and extensions for opening sets of apps and links.

Raycast logo

Best Bunch alternative for Windows

Raycast

Free launcher with scripts and extensions for opening sets of apps and links.

Bunch alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Bunch?

Keyboard Maestro ranks first right now. Far more capable macro engine with a visual editor for any trigger and action. Alfred and Hammerspoon follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Bunch?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Bunch?

Yes: Hammerspoon.

Why do people switch from Bunch?

The complaints we hear most: mac only; stable version has not been updated in a while; recent work is in betas; no visual editor; you learn its text syntax.

How is this list ranked?

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