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, Keypirinha, Listary and ueli.

Alfred alternatives are mainly Application Launchers but may also be File Search Utilities or Clipboard Managers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Alfred.

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Freemium • Proprietary
Application Launcher

Alfred is a productivity application for macOS, which boosts your efficiency with hotkeys, keywords and text expansion....

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Wox
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
File Search Utility
Web Search Engine
Windows
48 Wox alternatives
Wox is a full-featured plugin-powered launcher that supports file and web searching.
- - Wox is the most popular Windows alternative to Alfred.
- - Wox is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Alfred.
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Wox Features
Integrated Search
Discontinued
No stables releases since Feb 24, 2018.No pre-releases since May 25, 2020.2 years without any public development and 4 years without any releases is essentially discontinued, IMHO.

Comments about Wox as a Alternative to Alfred
Most users think Wox is a great Alfred alternative.
Guest
The polish isn't there, looks like it was made 10 years ago. Kinda slow.
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Guest
Windows exclusively. Alfred is a Mac-only program.
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Microsoft PowerToys
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
File Search Utility
Application Launcher
Windows
42 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives
Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for power users aimed at enhancing Windows productivity. The available utilities include:
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Microsoft PowerToys Features
1. Color PickerMicrosoft PowerToys allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
2. Batch Rename FilesMicrosoft PowerToys supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
3. LightweightMicrosoft PowerToys consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Windows Explorer ExtensionMicrosoft PowerToys can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
5. Dark ModeMicrosoft PowerToys supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. OCRExtract the text from a screen capture or file and paste it into another document for edits.
7. Ad-freeMicrosoft PowerToys doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. Works OfflineMicrosoft PowerToys can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
9. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsMicrosoft PowerToys can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Tiling Window Manager
SVG Preview
On top
Snap windows
Snapping
Support for Multiple Monitors
No registration required
Keypirinha
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
File Search Utility
Web Search Engine
Windows
154 Keypirinha alternatives
A lightning fast and flexible keystroke launcher for Windows. No installation required (portable). Extensible with Python3 plugins.
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Keypirinha Features
1. LightweightKeypirinha consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. PortableKeypirinha can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsKeypirinha can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
4. Ad-freeKeypirinha doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Works OfflineKeypirinha can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. Dark ModeKeypirinha supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. Support for scriptingKeypirinha supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
8. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Keypirinha.
Customizable
Launcher
Configurable
Calculus solving
Opinions about Keypirinha as a Alternative to Alfred
Almost everyone thinks Keypirinha is a great Alfred alternative.
Listary
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Freemium • Proprietary
File Search Utility
Application Launcher
Web Search Engine
Windows
PortableApps.com
Windows Explorer
106 Listary alternatives
Listary is a revolutionary search utility for Windows that makes finding your files and launching applications blazing fast, for casual and power users alike!.
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Listary Features
1. Windows Explorer ExtensionListary can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
2. Ad-freeListary doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Full-Text SearchListary lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
4. LightweightListary consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. PortableListary can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Fast file and folder search
Integrated Search
Quick Switch
Content Searching
Fuzzy Finder
Customizable
Export to Excel
Comments about Listary as a Alternative to Alfred
Most users think Listary is a great Alfred alternative.
ProfessionalGeek
Missing lots of critical features.
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Guest
Fast and extensive configuration making it easy to find and use it everywhere.
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Guest
Support for app switching via switcheroo is terrible.
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ueli
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
File Search Utility
Web Search Engine
Mac
Windows
73 ueli alternatives
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...
- - ueli is the most popular Mac alternative to Alfred.
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ueli Features
1. Portableueli can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Extensible by Plugins/Extensionsueli can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Custom commands
Fast file and folder search
Launcher
Opinions about ueli as a Alternative to Alfred
Almost everyone thinks ueli is a great Alfred alternative.
Station
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Tab Manager
Instant Messenger
Mac
Windows
Linux
Microsoft Edge
Google Chrome
Brave
28 Station alternatives
Station is the first open-source smart browser for busy people. A single place for all of your web applications.
- - Station is the most popular Linux alternative to Alfred.
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Station Features
1. Ad-freeStation doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
App integration
Slack client
Integrated Search
Open API
Knowledge Management
Live Push Notifications
Team Messaging
Cerebro
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
42 Cerebro alternatives
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...
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Cerebro Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsCerebro can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Theme changing
Multiplatform Export
Launcher
Calculus solving
Electron based
Comments about Cerebro as a Alternative to Alfred
Almost everyone thinks Cerebro is a great Alfred alternative.
jtflynnz
Customizable, nice collection of plugins, and cross platform. Some rough edges, but has advanced nicely onward.
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Flow Launcher
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
File Search Utility
Windows
23 Flow Launcher alternatives
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.
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Flow Launcher Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsFlow Launcher can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. PortableFlow Launcher can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Ad-freeFlow Launcher doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. LightweightFlow Launcher consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. Dark ModeFlow Launcher supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Flow Launcher without registration.
Customizable
Indexed search
Fluent Search
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
File Search Utility
Web Search Engine
Windows
86 Fluent Search alternatives
Fluent Search (beta) 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...
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Fluent Search Features
1. Dark ModeFluent Search supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. Ad-freeFluent Search doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. LightweightFluent Search consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsFluent Search can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Custom search
Custom commands
Indexed search
Consistent UI
Comments about Fluent Search as a Alternative to Alfred
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ProfessionalGeek
Probably the most fully featured alternative to Alfred for Windows users. Doesn't require additional software like Wox and has a clean UI.
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Guest
Feature-rich and extremely good-looking
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Find And Run Robot
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Freemium • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
58 Find And Run Robot alternatives
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;...
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Find And Run Robot Features
1. PortableFind And Run Robot can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsFind And Run Robot can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Customizable
Plugin API