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Albert vs Alfred: catalog facts
Albert	Alfred
Free Free for personal use. The source is public under the Albert license, which is not an open…	Freemium Free base app; the Powerpack unlocks workflows and other advanced features.
macOS, Linux	macOS
Plugin architecture makes it highly extensible Lightweight C++/Qt implementation keeps it fast	Custom workflows can automate multi-step tasks beyond simple app launching Clipboard history and snippets are built in
Linux and macOS only, no Windows support Requires manual plugin configuration to unlock full potential	Core launcher is free but workflows and clipboard history need the paid Powerpack macOS only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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