Alfred vs Ueli

Alfred8.9Visit Ueli8.4Visit

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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Ueli #8 in App Launcher Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Ueli

• Alfred fits best

  Mac users who want keyboard-driven automation

• Ueli fits best

  Simple cross-platform open-source launching

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Side by side

Feature	Alfred 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Ueli 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.4
Ranking	#3 in App Launcher Software	#8 in App Launcher Software
Best for	Mac users who want keyboard-driven automation	Simple cross-platform open-source launching
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	£34 one-time	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations	4 integrations	4 integrations
Features Alfred 5/5 · Ueli 3/5
File search	✓	✓
Command launching	✓	✓
Workflow support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Plugin support	✓	✓
Cloud sync	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Macos	Cross-platform
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 and launches apps, files, folders, and operating-system commands. Works across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Extensions add actions such as custom web searches, translation, and calculations.
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.	Workflow support is not verified. Cloud synchronization is not verified. Its extension-based approach may not suit buyers seeking a narrowly focused launcher.
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 →	Ueli is a keyboard-driven launcher for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is designed for people who want to find and open applications, files, folders, system commands, terminals, bookmarks, and other configured items from a keyboard shortcut.… 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.

• Ueli — where it wins

  • Searches and launches apps, files, folders, and operating-system commands.
  • Works across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • Extensions add actions such as custom web searches, translation, and calculations.

  Where it doesn't

  • Workflow support is not verified.
  • Cloud synchronization is not verified.
  • Its extension-based approach may not suit buyers seeking a narrowly focused launcher.

• Alfred8.9/10 · Free plan

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

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• Ueli8.4/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source launcher for apps, files, commands, bookmarks, and extensions.

  Visit UeliFull verdict →