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 Windows alternative is Wox, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Alfred and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Alfred are Microsoft PowerToys, Listary, Keypirinha and Flow Launcher.

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Alfred is a productivity application for macOS, which boosts your efficiency with hotkeys, keywords and text expansion. Search your Mac and the web, and control your Mac using custom actions with the Powerpack.

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Alfred alternatives page was last updated Dec 5, 2024
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  1. Wox icon

    Wox

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

    51 Wox alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Wox screenshot 1

    Wox Features

    1.  Application Launchers
    2.  Integrated Search

    Wox VS Alfred

     
    Comments about Wox as an Alternative to Alfred
    Guest
    Negative May 27, 2020
    3

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

    Guest
    Negative Aug 22, 2019
    -54

    Windows exclusively. Alfred is a Mac-only program.

    Alfred Icon
    Wox icon

    • Most users think Wox is a great Alfred alternative.

    • Wox is the most popular Windows alternative to Alfred.

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

    • Wox is Free and Open SourceAlfred is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Microsoft PowerToys icon

    Microsoft PowerToys

     228 likes
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    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.

    58 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microsoft PowerToys screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  File Search
    2.  Key Mapping
    3.  Tiling Window Manager
    4.  Color Picker
    5.  SVG Preview
    6. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    7.  Application Launchers
    8.  Batch Rename Files
    9.  On top
    10.  Snap windows
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  OCR

    Microsoft PowerToys VS Alfred

     
  4. Listary icon

    Listary

     276 likes
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    Listary is a revolutionary search utility for Windows that makes finding your files and launching applications blazing fast, for casual and power users alike!.

    113 Listary alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • File Explorer
    Global Search

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Fast file and folder search
    2. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    3.  Integrated Search
    4.  File Search
    5.  Application Launchers
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  Quick Switch
    10.  Content Searching
    11.  Portable
    12.  Fuzzy Finder

    Listary VS Alfred

     
    Comments about Listary as an Alternative to Alfred
    Most Recent Comment
    ProfessionalGeek
    Negative Mar 26, 2022
    0

    Missing lots of critical features.

    Guest
    Positive Aug 21, 2019
    3

    Fast and extensive configuration making it easy to find and use it everywhere.

    Guest
    Negative Mar 25, 2019
    -4

    Support for app switching via switcheroo is terrible.

    Alfred Icon
    Listary icon

    • Most users think Listary is a great Alfred alternative.

    • Listary is Freemium and ProprietaryAlfred is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Listary is LightweightAlfred is not according to our users
  5. Keypirinha icon

    Keypirinha

     213 likes
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    A lightning fast and flexible keystroke launcher for Windows. No installation required (portable). Extensible with Python3 plugins.

    156 Keypirinha alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    smart search

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Configurable
    4.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Application Launchers
    5.  File Search
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Calculus solving

    Keypirinha VS Alfred

     
  6. Flow Launcher icon

    Flow Launcher

     65 likes
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    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.

    41 Flow Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Flow Launcher screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Application Launchers
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  File Search
    4.  Indexed search
    5.  Portable
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Built-in viewer
    11.  No Tracking

    Flow Launcher VS Alfred

     
  7. Cerebro icon

    Cerebro

     57 likes
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    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...

    57 Cerebro alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Cerebro screenshot 1

    Cerebro Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Theme changing
    3.  Launcher
    4.  Electron based
    5.  Calculus solving
    6.  Multiplatform Export

    Cerebro VS Alfred

     
    Comments about Cerebro as an Alternative to Alfred
    jtflynnz
    Positive Apr 25, 2018
    0

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

    Alfred Icon
    Cerebro icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Cerebro is a great Alfred alternative.

    • Cerebro is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Alfred.

    • Cerebro is Free and Open SourceAlfred is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. ueli icon

    ueli

     65 likes
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    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...

    79 ueli alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    ueli screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Application Launchers
    2.  File Search
    3.  Custom commands
    4.  Portable
    5.  Fast file and folder search
    6.  Launcher
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    ueli VS Alfred

     
  10. Fluent Search icon

    Fluent Search

     40 likes
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    Fluent Search is a fast and easy-to-use search application that lets you search for running applications, browser tabs, bookmarks, files, and more. Unlike Windows Start Menu, Fluent Search focuses on continuing existing work, it let you jump easily between running application...

    109 Fluent Search alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Search for browser tabs

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  File Search
    2.  Application Launchers
    3.  Custom search
    4.  Custom commands
    5.  Indexed search
    6.  Consistent UI
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Portable
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  No registration required

    Fluent Search VS Alfred

     
    Comments about Fluent Search as an Alternative to Alfred
    ProfessionalGeek
    Positive Mar 26, 2022
    0

    Probably the most fully featured alternative to Alfred for Windows users. Doesn't require additional software like Wox and has a clean UI.

    Guest
    Positive May 2, 2023
    0

    Feature-rich and extremely good-looking

    Alfred Icon
    Fluent Search icon
    • Fluent Search is Free and ProprietaryAlfred is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Fluent Search is LightweightAlfred is not according to our users
  11. QuickFind icon

    QuickFind

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    QuickFind is a unified search tool providing instant access to files, apps, and web pages. It supports major search engines such as Google and Bing. Seamlessly switch between local and online content, and categorize searches into files, photos, music, and videos.

    31 QuickFind alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    QuickFind screenshot 1

    QuickFind Features

    1.  Built-in AI Assistant
    2. ChatGPT icon  ChatGPT integration
    3.  Voice Search
    4.  Unified search
    5.  Widgets
    6.  AI-Powered

    QuickFind VS Alfred

     
  12. Find And Run Robot icon

    Find And Run Robot

     110 likes
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    FARR also lets you quickly run web searches, send email, manipulate files, control on-screen windows, and much more. Build and share custom commands or install plugins to add tons of new features, like live search features for your clipboard history and your internet bookmarks;...

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Search result window

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Portable
    3.  Plugin API

    Find And Run Robot VS Alfred

     
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