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dmenu-mac vs Alfred: catalog facts
dmenu-mac	Alfred
Free Free to download from GitHub or install with Homebrew.	Freemium Free base app; the Powerpack unlocks workflows and other advanced features.
macOS	macOS
Launch apps with a hotkey and a few keystrokes Does not depend on Spotlight indexing	Custom workflows can automate multi-step tasks beyond simple app launching Clipboard history and snippets are built in
Launches applications only, without the extensions of larger launchers Requires macOS 13.5 or later	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
No account 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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