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Alfred

A long-running Mac launcher and productivity app, extended by the paid Powerpack with workflows and clipboard history.

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About Alfred

Alfred is a keyboard launcher for macOS that has been a staple of Mac power users for over a decade. The free version launches apps, finds files, runs web searches with custom keywords, does quick calculations and dictionary lookups, and runs system commands. The paid Powerpack unlocks the parts most people buy it for: clipboard history, text snippets with auto-expansion, file actions, contacts, music controls, themes and, above all, Workflows, a visual editor for chaining hotkeys, keywords, scripts and actions without needing to code. Thousands of community workflows exist for popular apps and services. The Powerpack is a one-off licence per major version, with a Mega Supporter option that includes free lifetime upgrades, which appeals to people tired of subscriptions. It is made by a small independent UK company and runs only on macOS. Compared with newer launchers it has no built-in AI or team features, and its interface looks more traditional, but it is fast, stable and keeps data local.

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

Pros and cons

What works

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

Why people leave

  • Clipboard history and workflows need the paid Powerpack
  • Mac only
  • Major versions are paid upgrades unless you buy the lifetime licence

Top Alfred alternatives

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  1. 1Raycast logo
    Raycast

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

    66.5
  2. 2LaunchBar logo
    LaunchBar

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

    62.6
  3. 3Wox logo
    Wox

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

    57.2
  4. 4Ke
    Keyboard Maestro

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

    50.3
  5. 5Maccy logo
    Maccy

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

    47.8

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Alfred: common questions

Is Alfred free?

Alfred has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Alfred open source?

No, Alfred is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Wox and Maccy.

What platforms does Alfred run on?

Alfred is available for macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Alfred?

The highest-ranked Alfred alternatives right now are Raycast, LaunchBar and Wox. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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