Alfred vs Keypirinha

Alfred8.9Visit Keypirinha8.7Visit

Higher score Alfred #3 in App Launcher Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Alfred

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Keypirinha #5 in App Launcher Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Keypirinha

• Alfred fits best

  Mac users who want keyboard-driven automation

• Keypirinha fits best

  Windows users who prefer keyboard-driven search

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Side by side

Feature	Alfred 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Keypirinha 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.7
Ranking	#3 in App Launcher Software	#5 in App Launcher Software
Best for	Mac users who want keyboard-driven automation	Windows users who prefer keyboard-driven search
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	£34 one-time	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	macOS	Windows
Integrations	4 integrations	4 integrations
Features Alfred 5/5 · Keypirinha 4/5
File search	✓	✓
Command launching	✓	✓
Workflow support	✓	✓
Plugin support	✓	✓
Cloud sync	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Macos	Windows
Shortcut limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Launch applications, navigate local files, and run web or custom searches. Powerpack adds configurable workflows, clipboard history, and snippets. One-time Powerpack licenses start at £34, with a free core app.	Searches apps, files, bookmarks, URLs, sessions, and registry keys Configurable filesystem catalogs include scan paths, filters, and depth limits Python-based plugins and installable packages extend its functionality
Cons	Available only for macOS. Preference syncing requires Powerpack and a locally synced file service. Free lifetime upgrades are limited to the £59 Mega Supporter license.	Windows only Configuration is file-based, with separate machine- and user-specific files The application is freeware, not open source
Our verdict	Alfred is a keyboard-driven launcher for macOS, aimed at Mac users who want to open apps, find files, search the web, and trigger actions without leaving the keyboard. Its free core covers application launching and search, while Powerpack… Read the review →	Keypirinha is a Windows desktop launcher for people who want to find and open items from the keyboard. Its catalog covers applications, files, bookmarks, URLs, sessions, and registry keys, with additional tools for browsing, web and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Alfred — where it wins

  • Launch applications, navigate local files, and run web or custom searches.
  • Powerpack adds configurable workflows, clipboard history, and snippets.
  • One-time Powerpack licenses start at £34, with a free core app.

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only for macOS.
  • Preference syncing requires Powerpack and a locally synced file service.
  • Free lifetime upgrades are limited to the £59 Mega Supporter license.

• Keypirinha — where it wins

  • Searches apps, files, bookmarks, URLs, sessions, and registry keys
  • Configurable filesystem catalogs include scan paths, filters, and depth limits
  • Python-based plugins and installable packages extend its functionality

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows only
  • Configuration is file-based, with separate machine- and user-specific files
  • The application is freeware, not open source

• Alfred8.9/10 · Free plan

  A capable Mac launcher whose Powerpack adds automation and productivity tools.

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• Keypirinha8.7/10 · Free plan

  A free Windows launcher with broad catalog search, configurable indexing, and Python plugins.

  Visit KeypirinhaFull verdict →