Alfred
7.7#2 in app launcher software£34 one-timeFree planiOSAPImacOS
VisitAlfred vs Butler
What both publish
| Fact | Alfred | Butler |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | The site lists Alfred 5.8.1 as requiring macOS 10.14 or later and supporting 64-bit Intel and Apple Silicon. | Butler 4.4.9 requires macOS 10.13 High Sierra or newer; older macOS users are directed to the museum page. |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom and Portugal | Beaverton, Oregon, USA |
| Privacy | The maker says preferences, usage, and settings are stored locally on the Mac and are not sent to it or third parties. | Many Tricks says it does not directly collect much personal information and that FastSpring handles purchase transactions and purchase-related data. |
| 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. | Butler helps automate routine tasks such as controlling music, opening programs and documents, switching users, and searching the web. |
Alfred plans
- Alfred coreFree
- Single License£34, paid once
- Mega Supporter£59, paid once
Butler plans
- Butler$20, paid once
Pick Alfred if…
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.
Pick Butler if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.