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Alfred alternatives with an Android app

The Alfred listing does not include an Android app. 4 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory list an Android app.

Alfred has a free plan. Paid plans start at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). 2 of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Alfred

  1. WinRAR

    Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

    • WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Alfred has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • WinRAR also covers file compression.
  2. Total Commander

    Two-pane file manager for Windows with FTP and archive tools

    • Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence). Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Alfred has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Alfred lists a macOS app.
  3. CCleaner

    Junk cleaner and PC optimizer for Windows, Mac and mobile

    • CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro). Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • CCleaner also covers system monitor and disk cleanup.
  4. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • LocalSend is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

Common questions

Which Alfred alternatives have an Android app?

WinRAR, Total Commander, CCleaner and LocalSend list an Android app.

Does Alfred have an Android app?

The Alfred listing does not include an Android app. It lists macOS.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

CCleaner and LocalSend are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Alfred: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.