Alfred vs TG Pro

Alfred8.1Visit TG Pro6.7Visit

Higher score Alfred #2 in Menu Bar Apps 8.1/10 Free plan · paid from £34 Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Alfred

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TG Pro #8 in Menu Bar Apps 6.7/10 Free plan · paid from $10 · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit TG Pro

• Alfred fits best

  Mac users wanting a broad launcher and automation hub

• TG Pro fits best

  Mac users wanting fan and temperature controls

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Side by side

Feature	Alfred 8.1/10 Visit ↗	TG Pro 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.1	6.7
Ranking	#2 in Menu Bar Apps	#8 in Menu Bar Apps
Best for	Mac users wanting a broad launcher and automation hub	Mac users wanting fan and temperature controls
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	$10one-time
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	macOS	macOS
Integrations	4 integrations	1 integrations
Features Alfred 0/3 · TG Pro 3/3
Keyboard shortcuts	Not published	✓ (best)
Automation support	Not published	✓ (best)
Intel Mac support	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
macOS versions	Not published	macOS 10.13 High Sierra through macOS 26 Tahoe
Primary function	Not published	Monitor
Menu bar items	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Launches apps, files, web searches, shell commands, and workflows Powerpack adds clipboard history, snippets, workflows, and syncing One-time pricing avoids recurring subscription billing	Monitors temperatures across CPU, GPU, battery, drives, and other components Offers manual fan control and configurable automatic fan rules Free plan includes features except hardware diagnostics
Cons	Available only for macOS Advanced features require the paid Powerpack Preference syncing depends on a locally synced file service	Hardware diagnostics require the paid license The license covers up to three personal Macs or one business Mac Its scope is limited to monitoring and controlling Mac hardware
Our verdict	Alfred is a keyboard-driven macOS launcher for opening applications, navigating local files, searching the web, running shell or Terminal commands, and triggering configurable workflows. It suits Mac users who want one command hub for… Read the review →	TG Pro brings Mac temperature and fan information into a menu bar dropdown, with a detailed main window for closer inspection. It monitors components including the CPU, GPU, logic board, drives, and battery, and can show fan speeds,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Alfred — where it wins

  • Launches apps, files, web searches, shell commands, and workflows
  • Powerpack adds clipboard history, snippets, workflows, and syncing
  • One-time pricing avoids recurring subscription billing

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only for macOS
  • Advanced features require the paid Powerpack
  • Preference syncing depends on a locally synced file service

• TG Pro — where it wins

  • Monitors temperatures across CPU, GPU, battery, drives, and other components
  • Offers manual fan control and configurable automatic fan rules
  • Free plan includes features except hardware diagnostics

  Where it doesn't

  • Hardware diagnostics require the paid license
  • The license covers up to three personal Macs or one business Mac
  • Its scope is limited to monitoring and controlling Mac hardware

• Alfred8.1/10 · Free plan · paid from £34

  A broad Mac launcher with search, commands, workflows, clipboard history, and snippets.

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• TG Pro6.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $10 · 14-day trial

  A focused macOS utility for sensor monitoring, alerts, and fan control.

  Visit TG ProFull verdict →