Side by side
Alfred vs eqMac
Both stand on menu bar apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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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Free plan Mac
eqMac provides basic system-wide equalization for free, with a broader toolset in Pro. Note that the public repository reflects older non-Pro code, and the listed subscription price has no stated yearly term.
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| Alfred | eqMac | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | API, iPhone, Mac | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Single License: £34, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | alfredapp.com | eqmac.app |
| On menu bar apps | #1 of 23 | #4 of 23 |
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
eqMac: what it does well
- Free tier includes a fixed 10-band equalizer.
- AutoEQ lists 4,600 headphone presets.
- Pro includes per-application volume mixing.
- Supports macOS 10.13 or later on Intel and Apple Silicon.
- Free HTTP API listed by the maker.
What to know first
- Free plan does not include Pro features.
- Public GitHub code lacks Pro features.
- Pro subscription page does not state a yearly price.