Alfred
The launcher power users have trusted for a decade.
About Alfred
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.
Install Alfred
Download it from the links above, or install it from the Terminal:
brew install --cask alfred Questions about Alfred
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).
Other productivity apps like Alfred
Raycast
A faster way to do everything on your Mac.
Copse
A small, searchable clipboard history.
Tinycast
A small open-source launcher that stays light.
SuperCmd
A Swift launcher with AI, dictation and screenshots built in.
Deck
A clipboard history that stays on your Mac.
Things 3
The task manager that feels like paper, only smarter.
Fantastical
A calendar that understands plain sentences.
OmniFocus
Industrial-strength GTD for complex lives.