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LaunchBar vs Alfred: catalog facts
LaunchBar	Alfred
Paid Paid licence with a free download to try; the site also describes an option to use it for…	Freemium Free base app; the Powerpack unlocks workflows and other advanced features.
macOS	macOS
Learns abbreviations for apps and documents File browsing and moving without Finder	Custom workflows can automate multi-step tasks beyond simple app launching Clipboard history and snippets are built in
macOS only Paid licence for full use	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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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