Alfred Alternative for Windows

Looking forAlfred for Windows?Meet AskDesk.

Alfred doesn't support Windows. AskDesk does.A native Windows productivity launcher with workflows, snippets, clipboard history, and AI assistant.

Native for Windows
Free Forever
Workflows + AI

Free • Available on Microsoft Store

Compare with Alfred

✓ Windows 10/11 • ✓ Free forever • ✓ No credit card required

Why Alfred Doesn't Work on Windows

Alfred is built exclusively for macOS and has no plans for Windows support.

macOS Only

Alfred is built using macOS-specific APIs like AppleScript and Cocoa frameworks that simply don't exist on Windows. It's deeply integrated with macOS in ways that can't be replicated on other platforms.

No Windows Support Planned

The Alfred team has confirmed they have no plans to support Windows. After 10+ years of development, they remain committed exclusively to the Mac ecosystem.

AskDesk: Built for Windows

That's why we built AskDesk—a productivity launcher designed specifically for Windows users, with all the workflows, snippets, and productivity features Alfred users love, plus modern AI capabilities.

AskDesk vs Alfred

Everything Alfred Powerpack users love, built natively for Windows

Feature
AskDeskWindows
AlfredmacOS Only
Windows Support
File Search
Web Search / Hotkeys
Clipboard History
Text Snippets
Custom Workflows
Calculator
AI Assistant
Voice Commands
Free Tier
Forever Free
Basic only
Pro Pricing
$8/moor $80/year
£34One-time

💡 Note on Pricing: While Alfred Powerpack is a one-time purchase (£34), AskDesk Pro includes ongoing updates, AI features, and cloud sync for $8/month. Choose the model that works best for you.

Workflows & Features That Just Work

All the Alfred features you love, on Windows

File Search

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Lightning-fast file search across your entire system. Find anything instantly with fuzzy matching and smart ranking.

Clipboard Manager

clipboard history

Access your clipboard history with rich previews for images, code, and text. Search through everything you've copied.

Web Search Hotkeys

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Custom web searches with keywords. Use built-in hotkeys or create your own for any website you frequently search.

Text Snippets

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Create text snippets and expand them anywhere. Perfect for email signatures, code templates, and common phrases.

Inline Calculator

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Type math expressions and get instant results. Supports complex calculations, unit conversions, and more.

Custom Workflows

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Create custom commands and automation workflows. Build exactly the tool you need with powerful scripting.

Plus Modern Features Alfred Doesn't Have

All the Alfred classics, plus cutting-edge AI and automation

AI Assistant

Built-in AI for questions, text generation, and code explanations. Ask anything without leaving your workflow.

Voice Commands

Control Windows with your voice. Dictate text, run commands, and search hands-free—something Alfred never had.

Lightning Fast

Sub-100ms response times with smart indexing. Optimized specifically for Windows file systems and APIs.

System Control

Native Windows integration. Control system settings, run PowerShell commands, and automate Windows tasks.

Keyboard-First

Never touch your mouse. Complete control with shortcuts, fuzzy search, and instant navigation—just like Alfred.

Extensible

Create plugins, custom commands, and workflows. Open API for developers to build integrations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Alfred for Windows

Alfred, But for Windows

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✓ Windows 10/11 • ✓ Free forever • ✓ Pro: $8/month • ✓ 7-day trial