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Alfred vs Gauntlet: catalog facts
Alfred	Gauntlet
Freemium Free base app; the Powerpack unlocks workflows and other advanced features.	Free Free and open source.
macOS	macOS, Linux
Custom workflows can automate multi-step tasks beyond simple app launching Clipboard history and snippets are built in	Raycast-style launcher that is open source Plugins built with React
Core launcher is free but workflows and clipboard history need the paid Powerpack macOS only	Smaller plugin ecosystem than Raycast Writing plugins requires JavaScript and React knowledge
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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