AI-powered desktop search for Windows that finds files by meaning, not just keywords. Search across 59 file types with semantic search.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
United Kingdom
Alfred Alternatives
One of the most popular alternatives to Alfred is Microsoft PowerToys, which is free and open source. Other popular alternatives are Listary, Vicinae, Flow Launcher and Raycast. There's no shortage of Application Launchers like Alfred, with more than 100 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad.
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Instant filename search for macOS. Finds every file on every drive, including the places Spotlight skips.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
United States
+2
The fastest way to access everything in your browser: notes, automations, agents, links, snippets, and more. Browse 2× faster with command shortcuts.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Platforms
- Google Chrome
India
Snip2Field is a Windows utility for anyone who copies data off invoices and PDFs. Press a hotkey, drag a box over an IBAN, amount, date or invoice number, and it runs OCR on just that region and copies the result — no retyping.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Taiwan
Finbar reimagines the Mac's built-in menu bar search with great features such as fuzzy filtering and tracking of recently selected menu items — without sacrificing an ounce of speed. With Finbar, users can unlock the menu bar's true potential as a native, ubiquitous...
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
Israel
A privacy-focused desktop app that lets you search local files and cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, SharePoint, Slack) all from one place.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Japan
A local-first Windows desktop launcher and workflow booster that uses natural language to instantly connect you to your digital assets.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
- United States
+5
Orbit Dock Pro is a circular app launcher that opens right where your cursor already is.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
Türkiye
+6
ClipBrew is a clipboard history manager for macOS. Search everything you've copied — text, links, code, and images — and pin the items you reach for again. ClipBrew is included in every getapps.cafe subscription.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- United States
+2
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
+4
A native macOS panel that opens at your cursor when you hold the right mouse button, with clipboard history, snippets, favorite apps, folders, files, and a timer.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
Sweden
EU
+1
Barista is a universal search bar for Mac covering files, weather, crypto prices, and more — fast native search with no account requirement and no Pro subscription. Barista is included in every getapps.cafe subscription.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- United States
+2
