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Alfred alternatives with a Windows app

The Alfred listing does not include a Windows app. 39 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Windows app.

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

39 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Alfred

  1. Raycast

    Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI

    • Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Raycast vs AlfredRaycast pricing and details

  2. TextExpander

    Text snippets that expand as you type, shared across a team

    • TextExpander starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($60). Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only TextExpander lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only TextExpander lists a browser extension.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    TextExpander vs AlfredTextExpander pricing and details

  3. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only Ueli lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Ueli is open source, according to its own site.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Ueli vs AlfredUeli pricing and details

  4. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    • AutoHotkey is free. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    • Only Alfred lists a macOS app.
    • AutoHotkey is open source, according to its own site.
    AutoHotkey pricing and details

  5. PhraseExpress

    Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing

    • Only PhraseExpress lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • PhraseExpress also covers templates.
    • Alfred also covers workflow automation and launcher.
    PhraseExpress pricing and details

  6. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    • Microsoft PowerToys is free. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • Only Alfred lists a macOS app.
    • Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
    Microsoft PowerToys pricing and details

  7. Flow Launcher

    Free, open-source app launcher and file search for Windows

    • Flow Launcher is free. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only Flow Launcher lists a Windows app.
    • Only Alfred lists a macOS app.
    • Flow Launcher is open source, according to its own site.
    Flow Launcher pricing and details

  8. Listary

    File search and app launcher for Windows with Quick Switch

    • Listary starts at $19.95 one-time payment (Listary Pro). Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only Listary lists a Windows app.
    • Only Alfred lists a macOS app.
    • Listary also covers file management.
    Listary pricing and details

  9. Text Blaze

    Text expander with forms, formulas and shared team snippets

    • Text Blaze starts at $2.99 / month, billed yearly. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only Text Blaze lists a Windows app.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a browser extension.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Text Blaze pricing and details

  10. aText

    Low-cost text expander for macOS and Windows

    • aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only aText lists a Windows app.
    • Alfred also covers workflow automation, launcher and clipboard manager.
    aText pricing and details

  11. ClipClip

    Windows clipboard manager with editors and screen capture

    • ClipClip starts at $49 one-time payment per user (Commercial License). Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only ClipClip lists a Windows app.
    • Only Alfred lists a macOS app.
    • ClipClip also covers screen recording and screenshots.
    ClipClip pricing and details

  12. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

    • Ditto is free. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only Ditto lists a Windows app.
    • Only Alfred lists a macOS app.
    • Ditto is open source, according to its own site.
    Ditto pricing and details

27 more that list a Windows app

All 39 in one table

Common questions

Which Alfred alternatives have a Windows app?

Raycast, TextExpander, Ueli, AutoHotkey, PhraseExpress, Microsoft PowerToys, Flow Launcher, Listary and 31 more list a Windows app.

Does Alfred have a Windows app?

The Alfred listing does not include a Windows app. It lists macOS.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Raycast, TextExpander, Ueli, AutoHotkey, PhraseExpress, Microsoft PowerToys, Flow Launcher, Listary and 26 more 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 9, 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.