Alfred alternatives
Productivity app for macOS with hotkeys, keywords, text expansion and more — here's what to use instead, including the version you build yourself.
they charge
$0/mo (Perpetual license £34-£59 approx $46-$79 one-time)
Alternative #1
Vibe code your own Alfred
Build a simple web or Electron search clone, but keep paying for Alfred for its flawless native macOS performance and deep system hooks. Score: 35/100 (Serious undertaking).
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