Open Source Alfred Alternatives for Windows

Alfred is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best open source Windows alternative is Wox Launcher. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Alfred and 11 are open source and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Windows alternatives to Alfred are Microsoft PowerToys, Flow Launcher, Cerebro and ueli.

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Alfred alternatives are mainly Application Launchers, but if you're looking for File Search Utilities or Web Search Engines you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Linux, Mac and Windows + Open Source. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Alfred.
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  1. Wox Launcher icon
     201 likes

    Wox is a full-featured plugin-powered launcher that supports file and web searching.

    58 Wox Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
     
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    Comments about Wox Launcher as an Alternative to Alfred
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    The polish isn't there, looks like it was made 10 years ago. Kinda slow.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -54

    Windows exclusively. Alfred is a Mac-only program.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Wox Launcher is a great Alfred alternative.

    • Wox Launcher is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Alfred.

    • Wox Launcher is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Alfred.

    • Wox Launcher is Free and Open SourceAlfred is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Open-source utilities for Windows include FancyZones for window management, PowerRename for bulk renaming, and Keyboard Manager for custom shortcuts. Ad-free, supports multi-monitor setups, no registration needed, lightweight resource usage, and works offline.

    65 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Microsoft PowerToys as an Alternative to Alfred
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It's great. but it isn't relevant to Alfred. Plus, it's Michaelsoft Windo*s exclusive.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Microsoft PowerToys is a great Alfred alternative.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is Free and Open SourceAlfred is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Microsoft PowerToys is LightweightAlfred is not according to our users
  3. Flow Launcher icon
     86 likes

    Dedicated to make your workflow flow more seamlessly. Aimed at being more than an app launcher, it searches, integrates and expands on functionalities. Flow will continue to evolve, designed to be open and built with the community at heart.

    45 Flow Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
     
  4. Cerebro icon
     59 likes

    Cerebro is an open source and free electron-based productivity software alternative to Alfred and Spotlight. It is focused on speed and good UI and UX. In most cases you don't even need to open another application, because you can see results right in Cerebro, like google...

    64 Cerebro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Cerebro as an Alternative to Alfred
    jtflynnz
    Positive
    0

    Customizable, nice collection of plugins, and cross platform. Some rough edges, but has advanced nicely onward.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Cerebro is a great Alfred alternative.

    • Cerebro is Free and Open SourceAlfred is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. ueli icon
     72 likes

    Developed with the Electron framework, ueli is the type of tool that adopts simplicity, leaving out any unnecessary options and configuration settings. It creates an icon in the system tray at startup, where it sits silently throughout its runtime, without disturbing you with...

    84 ueli alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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  6. LaunchyQt icon
     13 likes

    :rocket: Launchy project reactivated. Get the familiar feeling now! - samsonwang/LaunchyQt

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    • Windows
     
  7. LaunchMenu icon
     2 likes

    LaunchMenu is a free, open source, cross-platform search-based productivity software with similarities to Alfred and Cerebro. LaunchMenu focuses on customisability and extensibility , while also being easy to use through it's one slick interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Zazu icon
     15 likes

    Zazu is a new open source productivity app, that allows developers to be in the drivers seat. Unlike other solutions, there is no built-in integrations, so every plugin has the full scope of what Zazu has to offer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Zazu as an Alternative to Alfred
    jenstrio
    Positive
    1

    It's works on Windows, Mac and Linux, has a lot of plugins and is fully extensible.

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    • Most users think Zazu is a great Alfred alternative.

    • Zazu is Free and Open SourceAlfred is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Mage, originally a Raycast clone, is a lightweight and fast app launcher for Windows, built with Electron, Vite, and Vue 3. It features custom applications, live activities, a modern UI and a batteries-included SDK for developers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
     
  10. Yal icon
     6 likes

    Access your files, programs, browser bookmarks, search engines and windows with a few key presses.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Pinpoint icon
     2 likes

    Pinpoint is the Windows equivalent of Spotlight and Alfred for macOS. It is an extensible keystroke launcher and productivity tool. Existing functionality provided via plugins include file and app search, currency conversion, stock ticker look up, Spotify control, control panel...

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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