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Indie alternatives to Alfred
4 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Alfred does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow Launcher | Free | Yes | – | Windows |
| Ulauncher | Free | Yes | – | Linux |
| Raycast | Free plan | – | – | Mac, Windows |
| LaunchBar | Paid | – | – | Mac |
The alternatives
1. Flow Launcher
Open-source quick launcher for Windows
Flow Launcher is a free keystroke launcher for Windows that finds apps, files and bookmarks and supports community plugins.
Free · Windows · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Alfred?
Yes. 3 of the 4 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Flow Launcher, Ulauncher and Raycast.
Is there an open-source alternative to Alfred?
Flow Launcher and Ulauncher are open source.
Which Alfred alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: Raycast and LaunchBar. On Windows: Flow Launcher and Raycast. On Linux: Ulauncher.
What makes these alternatives to Alfred “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Alfred.
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