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Trace vs Alfred: catalog facts
Trace	Alfred
Best for: Apple Silicon Mac users who want a keyboard-driven launcher	Best for: macOS productivity launcher with custom workflows, clipboard history, and snippets
Free Free and open source.	Free + paid options Free base app; the Powerpack unlocks workflows and other advanced features.
macOS	macOS
Fuzzy search for launching applications Window snapping and menu item search All 3 strengths for Trace Fuzzy search for launching applications Window snapping and menu item search On-device push-to-talk transcription	Custom workflows can automate multi-step tasks beyond simple app launching Clipboard history and snippets are built in
Requires macOS 26 or newer Requires Apple Silicon	Core launcher is free but workflows and clipboard history need the paid Powerpack macOS only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Not open 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 Sources for Trace trace.techulus.xyz Catalog checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Alfred alfredapp.com Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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