Side by side
Alfred vs Flycut
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.
Visit Alfred Free plan iPhoneMac
Flycut offers clipboard history and favorites on Mac, with a smaller, 40-item history on iOS. Its listed features include iCloud sync, and the apps are free.
Visit FlycutThe facts
| Alfred | Flycut | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | API, iPhone, Mac | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Single License: £34, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | alfredapp.com | github.com |
| On menu bar apps | #1 of 23 | #3 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
Flycut: what it does well
- Free plan for macOS and iOS
- Mac history supports keyboard navigation
- Save and revisit favorite clippings on Mac
- iCloud sync between macOS and iOS
- iOS history opens links without copying them
What to know first
- iOS keeps only the 40 newest clippings
- iOS checks for new clippings when opened
- iOS strips formatting from clippings
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