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Cling vs Alfred: catalog facts
Cling	Alfred
Freemium Free app with an optional Cling Pro lifetime licence for 12 euros.	Freemium Free base app; the Powerpack unlocks workflows and other advanced features.
macOS	macOS
Finds hidden, system and dotfiles that Spotlight skips Very fast fuzzy search over a live disk index	Custom workflows can automate multi-step tasks beyond simple app launching Clipboard history and snippets are built in
Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later Some features need the paid Pro licence	Core launcher is free but workflows and clipboard history need the paid Powerpack macOS only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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