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Alfred

Alfred is a productivity application for macOS developed by Running with Crayons Ltd. that serves as an application launcher, file searcher, and workflow automation tool. The free version provides search and launch functionality, while the paid Powerpack adds features like workflows, clipboard history, snippets, and custom web searches. Alfred 5 is the current major version.

alfredapp.comby Running with Crayons2010Freemium
ProductivityFreemium
macOS

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CompanyRunning with Crayons
Year Launched2010
PricingFreemium
Open SourceNo
CategoryProductivity

KEY FEATURES

Application launcher and file search with fuzzy matching

Custom workflows for automation (Powerpack)

Clipboard history and text snippet expansion

Web search customization and bookmarks

1Password and system command integration

File navigation and preview with Quick Look

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FreeFree

App launching, File search, Web search, Calculator

Powerpack Single License£34/one-time

Workflows, Clipboard history, Snippets, v5 license only

Powerpack Mega Supporter£59/one-time

All Powerpack features, Free lifetime upgrades

Free launcher and search; Powerpack required for workflows, clipboard, and snippets

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