Which Mac launcher fits a keyboard-first workflow?
6 apps · 36 factors
Raycast, Alfred, LaunchBar, Monarch, Sol, and Quicksilver compared across search, actions, clipboard, automation, extensions, AI, sync, privacy, and purchase model.
Reference score
Priority-weighted · 82% evidence · 1 must-have · 10 important
Complete audit
36 factors1 must-have10 importantFactors
App search
File search
Actions on results
Clipboard history
Window management
Custom commands / workflows
Extension ecosystem
Built-in AI
Web search
Browser bookmarks / history
Adaptive ranking
Instant send / selection handoff
Snippets
Text expansion
Calculator / conversions
Calendar integration
Quick notes
Emoji picker
System commands
File actions
Script support
Shell / terminal commands
AI actions / tools
Sync
Team sharing
Open source
Payment model
Current price
Device limit
Updates included
Trial / refund
Privacy / data handling
Support
What it does
macOS support