Alfred
Mac launcher and workflow engine. Powerpack is one-time, not Raycast Pro monthly.
Quick facts
- Price model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Free; Powerpack one-time (~£59)
- Best for
- Mac power users · Clipboard history · Custom workflows
- Replaces
- Raycast Pro, LaunchBar subscriptions, TextExpander on Mac
- Platforms
- Mac
- Last verified
- 2026-06-22
Why it's listed
Buy Powerpack once, workflows keep working when the next launcher trend ships.
Alfred replaces Spotlight with app launching, clipboard history, snippets, and deep workflows. Free core is useful; Powerpack is a single purchase unlocking automation that Raycast now monetizes on subscription.
The catch
Mac only; Powerpack is extra upfront vs free Raycast core.
Good fit for
- Mac veterans
- Keyboard-first workers
Not ideal for
- Windows/Linux users
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