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24 alternatives to Alfred Custom Web Searches

Curated list of useful searches for the Mac's best launcher

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Alfred Custom Web Searches launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Alfred 3▲687

   The Mac's best launcher just got a whole lot better

   2016 · alfredapp.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Zazu▲193

   Open source launcher, an alternative to Alfred

   2017 · zazuapp.org · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Alfred▲320

   Never use your mouse again

   2014 · alfredapp.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Alfred 4.3▲244

   Alfred is now Universal and adds gorgeous Big Sur theming

   2020 · alfredapp.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Alfred 5.5▲296

   Alfred makes friends with ChatGPT and DALL-E

   2024 · alfredapp.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Product Hunt for Mac▲768

   A tiny app that lives in your menu bar 📱👾📚🎧

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Product Hunt Tab▲647

   A virtual co-working space in your browser's new tab

   2019 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Zapier for Alfred▲283

   Automate 750+ apps from your Mac's keyboard

   2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   One▲414

   Read Product Hunt, HN, DN, Reddit, Medium from Mac menu bar

   2014 · one.hackplan.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Alfred Remote▲227

    Supercharged remote control for your Mac (iOS)

    2015 · alfredapp.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Launchy for macOS▲168

    App Launcher Switcher | Dock and CMD-Tab alternative

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    1Blocker for Mac▲162

    The best Safari content blocker for Mac

    2016 · 1blocker.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    MacMenuBar▲317

    A curated directory of 200+ Mac menu bar apps

    2019 · macmenubar.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Product Hunt for Alfred▲128

    View Product Hunt right in your Alfred window

    2014 · github.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    The Hunt▲225

    See the latest product hunts from your Mac's menu bar

    2014 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Alfred 4.5: Universal Actions▲295

    A whole new way to use Alfred

    2021 · alfredapp.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Nudges and Questlists by CommandBar▲311

    Make your product addictively easy to use

    2022 · amplitude.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Hunt X - Product Hunt for Mac▲241

    Product Hunt for Mac

    2014 · mobilefirst.in · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Markoob▲98

    Bookmark launcher with usage-based recommendations

    2023 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Wox – an open source launcher for windows inspired by Alfred and Launchy▲54

    Whether you're a Mac die-hard or a Windows newbie we give you the scoop on what's new, what's best and how to make the most out of the products you love.

    2015 · getwox.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    QuickCMD▲109

    Your favorite commands now in your MacOS menu bar

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22ZA
    Zazu App – An OSS app launcher, similar to Alfred▲111

    Zazu is a new open source productivity app, that allows developers to be in the drivers seat. Unlike other solutions, there are no built in integrations, so every plugin has the full scope of what Zazu has to offer.

    2017 · zazuapp.org · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Huntr▲118

    Product Hunt right in your Mac menu bar

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Look Up Pro▲96

    Web searches directly from your clipboard

    2022 · look-up.pro · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →