Alfred
- Android app
- Not listed
- Free plan
- Yes
- Runs on
- iOS, Mac
Summary
Alfred is a macOS productivity app for launching applications, finding files and web results, and controlling a Mac with hotkeys, keywords, and custom actions. Its search adapts to how someone uses the Mac and ranks results accordingly. The free core app covers launching and file searching. A paid Powerpack adds Clipboard History for saved text, images, and file paths, plus Snippets for expanding short keywords into stored text. It also adds workflows that connect objects and automate tasks, file actions such as moving or emailing files, and preference syncing between Macs through Dropbox or another file-sync service. Workflows can link to apps and services, including through APIs; examples listed by the maker include Dash, Twitter, Spotify, and YouTube. Alfred Remote is an iOS companion for controlling Alfred, with core actions requiring both devices on the same network. Alfred 5.8.1 is listed for macOS 10.14 or later on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. The maker says preferences and usage data remain locally stored, although workflows may contact servers or APIs. The Single License costs 34.00 USD per once for one user on two of their own Macs for the current version.
Who it is for
Alfred suits Mac users who want keyboard-driven app launching, file and web search, or custom task automation. Powerpack features are relevant to people who want clipboard history, snippets, file actions, or preference syncing.
What is good
- Free core app includes app launching and file searching.
- Search prioritizes results based on usage.
- Powerpack adds clipboard history and text snippets.
- Workflows can connect apps and services.
- Preferences can sync between Macs.
What to know first
- Powerpack features require a paid license.
- Single License covers one user on two Macs.
- Alfred requires macOS 10.14 or later.
- Remote core actions require both devices on one network.
Verdict
Alfred covers basic launching and file search for free, with automation and additional utilities available through Powerpack. Check the license scope and macOS requirement before choosing it.
Alfred plans and pricing
All plansCompared 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
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Sources
- alfredapp.com· checked 29 Sept 2026
- alfredapp.com/powerpack/· checked 29 Sept 2026
- alfredapp.com/workflows/· checked 29 Sept 2026
- alfredapp.com/terms/· checked 29 Sept 2026
- alfredapp.com/remote/· checked 29 Sept 2026
- alfredapp.com/help/powerpack/license-types/· checked 29 Sept 2026
- alfredapp.com/help/· checked 29 Sept 2026
- alfredapp.com/about/· checked 29 Sept 2026