Specifiction
For vendors
AdvertiseTop spots, featured rows, home sponsor Get listedAdd a product we don't cover yet Claim a listingFree: verify the domain, then correct your page Vendor dashboardNumbers, orders and placements
List your tool
Vendor dashboard
Tech riderRev. 29 Sept 2026

Alfred

Ch 037.1of 40 App Launcher Software
  1. 1Runs oniOS, Mac
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported platformsmacos
  4. 4File searchYes
  5. 5Command launchingYes
  6. 6Workflow supportYes
  7. 7Plugin supportYes
  8. 8Cloud syncYes
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: alfredapp.com
Visit site Alternatives
The Alfred homepage

Overview

Alfred is ranked #3 of 40 in app launcher software on Specifiction. It runs on iOS, macOS. There is a free plan.

Alfred plans and pricing

All plans
Alfred core Free Free to download and use; app launching and file searching alfredapp.com · 29 Sept 2026
Single License $34 once One user · two of your own Macs · current version alfredapp.com · 29 Sept 2026
Mega Supporter $59 once One user · your own Macs · lifetime free upgrades alfredapp.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on app launcher software

Free plan
Yesalfredapp.com
Supported platforms
macosalfredapp.com
File search
Yesalfredapp.com
Command launching
Yesalfredapp.com
Workflow support
Yesalfredapp.com
Plugin support
Yesalfredapp.com
Cloud sync
Yesalfredapp.com

Facts

Purpose
Alfred is a macOS productivity app for launching apps, searching files and the web, and controlling a Mac with hotkeys, keywords, and custom actions.alfredapp.com · 29 Sept 2026
Search
Alfred learns how the user uses their Mac and prioritizes search results.alfredapp.com · 29 Sept 2026
Clipboard and snippets
Powerpack Clipboard History saves copied text, images, and file paths, while Snippets can expand short keywords into saved text.alfredapp.com · 29 Sept 2026
Workflows
Powerpack workflows connect objects to automate tasks and can be launched with a hotkey, keyword, or button in Alfred Remote.alfredapp.com · 29 Sept 2026
Integrations
The maker lists workflows for apps and services including Dash, Twitter, Spotify, and YouTube, and workflows can connect to apps' APIs.alfredapp.com · 29 Sept 2026
File actions
Powerpack users can navigate the Mac file system, preview files, and perform actions such as emailing, moving, copying, and revealing files in Finder.alfredapp.com · 29 Sept 2026
Sync
Powerpack users can sync Alfred preferences between Macs using Dropbox or a similar file syncing service.alfredapp.com · 29 Sept 2026
Privacy
The maker says preferences, usage, and settings are stored locally on the Mac and are not sent to it or third parties.alfredapp.com · 29 Sept 2026
Security
Alfred runs as a user-level process, and lower-level access such as Accessibility for text expansion is isolated in a separate process; workflows may contact servers or APIs.alfredapp.com · 29 Sept 2026
Compatibility
The site lists Alfred 5.8.1 as requiring macOS 10.14 or later and supporting 64-bit Intel and Apple Silicon.alfredapp.com · 29 Sept 2026
Remote app
Alfred Remote is an iOS app for controlling Alfred on a Mac, and its core actions require the Mac and iOS device to share a network.alfredapp.com · 29 Sept 2026
License limits
Personal Powerpack licenses are for individual use; the Single User license covers one user on two of their own Macs for the current version.alfredapp.com · 29 Sept 2026
Support
The maker offers help through preference help icons, in-app search, its forum, Twitter, and email for license-related or private questions.alfredapp.com · 29 Sept 2026
Company
Running with Crayons Ltd was founded in 2010 by Andrew Pepperrell and Vero Pepperrell.alfredapp.com · 29 Sept 2026

Company

Headquarters
United Kingdom and Portugalalfredapp.com · 28 Sept 2026

Best Alfred alternatives

See all 12
All accessCh 01 Raycast Free planFree trialAPI from $8/mo7.8 All accessCh 02 Launchy Free planAndroidLinux Free to start7.3 All accessCh 04 Ueli Free planLinuxMac Free to start7.1 All accessCh 05 Winstep Nexus Dock Free planFree trialWindows Free to start7.1 All accessCh 06 Keypirinha Free planWindows Free to start6.8 All accessCh 07 Rofi Free planLinuxMac Free to start6.8

Where it ranks on Specifiction

Is Alfred yours?

Claim it for free: prove the domain, then correct facts, plans and screenshots. An editor reviews every change.

Claim it free Promote Alfred

Sources