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ADW Launcher vs Alfred

Both stand on app launcher software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

ADW Launcher

Free plan Android

Choose ADW Launcher 2 if you want an Android home-screen launcher with extensive listed customization and widget tools. Look elsewhere if you need a platform other than Android or cloud sync.

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Alfred

Free plan APIiPhoneMac

Alfred's free core covers launching and file searches, while Powerpack adds automation and related tools. The Single License covers one user and two of their own Macs for the current version.

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The facts

	ADW Launcher	Alfred
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Android	API, iPhone, Mac
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Single License: £34, paid once
Plans published	1	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	adwthings.com	alfredapp.com
On app launcher software	#9 of 40	#5 of 40

ADW Launcher: what it does well

Customizes icons, colors, themes, animations and gestures.
Widget editor supports creating, modifying, sharing and downloading widgets.
Free Extensions Pack adds widget resources and templates.
Notifier plug-in supports selected-icon alerts and user-created rules.
Google Play data safety section says no data is collected or shared.

What to know first

Available on Android only.
The listing notes this is the final version for devices below Android 2.3.x.
Google Play lists in-app purchases, with current purchase prices unstated in the listed facts.

Alfred: what it does well

Free core app includes app launching and file searching
Search prioritizes results based on usage
Workflows can connect with apps and APIs
Preferences and usage settings are stored locally

What to know first

Powerpack features require a paid license
Alfred Remote core actions require both devices on one network
Requires macOS 10.14 or later

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