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Alfred vs Quicksilver

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Alfred

8.5
Productivity

Application launcher and productivity software

Quicksilver

8.0
Productivity

Productivity application

Metric Alfred Quicksilver
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 8.5 8.0
30-day Installs 2.3K 76
90-day Installs 5.8K 271
365-day Installs 23.5K 633
Version 5.7.3,2320 2.6.0
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.9K
GitHub Forks 288
Open Issues 73
License Apache-2.0
Language Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Nov 13, 2012

Reviews

Alfred

Alfred is a powerful application launcher and productivity tool for macOS, offering workflows to automate tasks and boost efficiency. Ideal for power users and developers seeking to streamline their workflows.

Alfred allows users to launch applications, search files, and automate tasks using customizable workflows.

Pros

  • + Efficient application launching and file searching
  • + Customizable workflows for task automation
  • + Strong integration with macOS ecosystem

Cons

  • - Pricing may be a barrier for some users
  • - Steep learning curve for new users

Quicksilver

Quicksilver is a productivity application that enables users to perform actions across applications and services with a single keystroke, making it ideal for those seeking to enhance their efficiency on macOS.

Enables users to perform actions across applications and services with a single keystroke.

Pros

  • + Enhances productivity with quick actions across applications.
  • + Supports complex workflows for efficient task management.
  • + Regular updates and active community engagement.

Cons

  • - Compatibility issues with Apple Silicon and macOS Big Sur.
  • - Intermittent crashing reported by users.