Alfred

Productivity App for macOS

4.9•17 reviews•

864 followers

Productivity App for macOS

4.9•17 reviews•

864 followers

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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.

Alfred Reviews

The community submitted 17 reviews to tell us what they like about Alfred, what Alfred can do better, and more.

4.9

Based on 17 reviews

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Reviewers praise Alfred for speed, reliability, and deep customization, frequently calling it an essential first install on any new Mac. Many switch from Spotlight or Quicksilver and say Alfred feels faster, more flexible, and easier to tailor with workflows, snippets, and hotkeys. Power users highlight time saved from clipboard history, quick links, converters, and community scripts (like timers) that install in minutes. Some note the paid upgrade wasn’t always necessary but still worth supporting. Overall sentiment: a daily driver that streamlines tasks and meaningfully boosts productivity.

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custom workflows (5)

spotlight replacement (4)

fast performance (3)

hotkeys (3)

quick search (3)

clipboard history (2)

free version (2)

powerpack features (2)

snippets (2)

text expansion (2)

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•11 reviews

I'd find macOS unbearable without Alfred. It's easy to forget what "clean" macOS was like, because they've been shipping features that replace or complement what was a separate app, back in the day. I use this instead of Spotlight. I use it with a Pomodoro timer script that someone wrote and I just grabbed in <5m. I use it for all my keyboard shortcuts, because it's much faster than cmd+tabbing or anything similar. I use it for expansions for boilerplate code and LaTeX. I'm sure there are other, fancier features, but I don't use those. Alfred 4 was worth the money. The upgrade to 5 wasn't super worth it for me, but I did so to support the creators anyway.

What's great

fast performance (3)text expansion (2)custom workflows (5)spotlight replacement (4)

What needs improvement

not cheap (1)

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•4 reviews

Alfred is a game-changer for Mac users! This productivity app has revolutionized the way I work. With its intuitive hotkeys, keywords, and text expansion features, I can accomplish tasks in half the time. The search function is lightning-fast, and the ability to control my Mac with custom actions using the Powerpack is incredibly powerful. Alfred has streamlined my workflow, and I can't imagine going back to my old ways. 5 stars and a must-have for anyone looking to boost their productivity on macOS!

What's great

text expansion (2)hotkeys (3)quick search (3)powerpack features (2)

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•8 reviews

I’ve been using Alfred 5 and it’s a fantastic productivity tool. It offers powerful features like quick search, custom workflows, and clipboard history that streamline daily tasks. Compared to other productivity apps, Alfred 5 stands out with its versatility and ease of use. It’s perfect for anyone looking to boost efficiency and save time. Highly recommend!

What's great

custom workflows (5)quick search (3)clipboard history (2)

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•4 reviews

You're still using Spotlight in 2025? Seriously? Alfred is superior and faster than Spotlight. It's a good app and has a lot of functions. I always recommend Alfred as a Spotlight replacement.

What's great

fast performance (3)spotlight replacement (4)

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11mo ago

•3 reviews

For me, Alfred is a tool that at this point is essential to the Mac OS operating system. It would be really hard to go back to a life without the shortcuts and functionality it enables.

What's great

hotkeys (3)

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•2 reviews

This is a must-have Mac app for me! So many useful workflows, and that's before any of the AI integration. Snippets, quick links, and converters are all so handy.