Alfred
macOS launcher with search, hotkeys, snippets and no-code workflows.
How the 7.2 was reached
- Quality of output7/10
Capterra reviewers rate it 4.0-5.0 stars, faster and more capable than Spotlight; the review count is small. capterra.com
- Ease of use8/10
Core app is a free download with no strings; advanced workflows need the Powerpack. alfredapp.com
- Pricing value8/10
Free core app; Powerpack is a one-time £34 or £59 lifetime, no subscription. textexpander.com
- API and integration quality6/10
Powerpack workflows built without code, with thousands of community workflows to import; no public API documented on the pages checked. alfredapp.com
- Solves the problem it claims to solve7/10
Delivers launcher, search, snippets and workflows on macOS, but Raycast offers a free alternative with features Alfred gates behind Powerpack. textexpander.com
7.2/10 is the mean of the 5 criteria that apply. Scored on the five-criteria rubric v1, 29 September 2026. How scoring works
Pricing
- App launching
- File and web search
- Calculator and clipboard history
- Workflow builder
- Community workflows
- No subscription
Key Features
- App launching and file search
- Clipboard history and snippets
- No-code workflows in Powerpack
- Alfred Remote for iOS
- Deep macOS integration
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free core app
- One-time Powerpack price, no subscription
- Thousands of community workflows
- Capterra reviewers rate it 4.0 to 5.0
Cons
- Advanced workflows need the Powerpack
- No public API documented
- Mac only
- Raycast offers free features Alfred gates
Alfred suits Mac users who want a fast launcher and are happy to pay once for workflows. Users who want more for free may prefer Raycast.
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