Alfred
7.7#2 in app launcher software£34 one-timeFree planiOSAPImacOS
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iStat Menus
6.3#8 in menu bar appsFrom $9.99 a monthmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Alfred | iStat Menus |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | The site lists Alfred 5.8.1 as requiring macOS 10.14 or later and supporting 64-bit Intel and Apple Silicon. | The current product page lists iStat Menus 7.5 and requires macOS 13 or later. |
| Privacy | The maker says preferences, usage, and settings are stored locally on the Mac and are not sent to it or third parties. | The maker says the app has no ads, analytics or user tracking; its privacy policy says the app runs predominantly on the computer and does not store location or other identifiable data on its servers. |
| 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. | iStat Menus monitors Mac system information from customizable menu bar items and detailed menus. |
Alfred plans
- Alfred coreFree
- Single License£34, paid once
- Mega Supporter£59, paid once
iStat Menus plans
- Setapp subscription$9.99 a month
- Family License—
- Single License—
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 iStat Menus if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.