# Alfred for Mac

> The launcher power users have trusted for a decade.

Alfred finds files, apps and answers in a keystroke. Its Powerpack adds workflows, clipboard history and snippets that chain your tools together without leaving the keyboard.

## Facts

- Price: Free, with paid upgrades
- Developer: Running with Crayons
- Category: Productivity
- Website: https://www.alfredapp.com/
- Homebrew cask: alfred
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/alfred/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask alfred
```

## Questions

### Is Alfred free?

Alfred is free to download and use, with paid upgrades for extra features.

### Where can I download Alfred for Mac?

Download Alfred from the developer's website (alfredapp.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Alfred from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask alfred`.

### What are good alternatives to Alfred?

Other productivity apps for Mac worth a look are Raycast (free + pro), Copse (one-time purchase), Tinycast (open source) and SuperCmd (one-time purchase).

## Alternatives in Productivity

- [Raycast](https://macworthy.com/apps/raycast/): A faster way to do everything on your Mac. (Free + Pro)
- [Copse](https://macworthy.com/apps/copse/): A small, searchable clipboard history. (One-time purchase)
- [Tinycast](https://macworthy.com/apps/tinycast/): A small open-source launcher that stays light. (Open source)
- [SuperCmd](https://macworthy.com/apps/supercmd/): A Swift launcher with AI, dictation and screenshots built in. (One-time purchase)
- [Deck](https://macworthy.com/apps/deck/): A clipboard history that stays on your Mac. (Free)
- [Things 3](https://macworthy.com/apps/things-3/): The task manager that feels like paper, only smarter. (One-time purchase)
- [Fantastical](https://macworthy.com/apps/fantastical/): A calendar that understands plain sentences. (Subscription)
- [OmniFocus](https://macworthy.com/apps/omnifocus/): Industrial-strength GTD for complex lives. (Subscription)

Tags: launcher, workflows, keyboard