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Alfred vs Quicksilver: catalog facts
Alfred	Quicksilver
Freemium Free base app; the Powerpack unlocks workflows and other advanced features.	Free Free and open source, maintained by a community of developers.
macOS	macOS
Custom workflows can automate multi-step tasks beyond simple app launching Clipboard history and snippets are built in	Acts on files and apps, not only launching them Hundreds of plugins
Core launcher is free but workflows and clipboard history need the paid Powerpack macOS only	macOS only The action-based workflow takes time to learn
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 23, 2026

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