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Alfred vs Paste: which one to pick in 2026?
Alfred if you already use it as a launcher. Paste for a nicer dedicated app.
What each does better
Alfred
Competitor
Better at: Built into a full launcher, powerful workflows, deep customization
Worse at: Less polished clipboard interface, Alfred Powerpack is paid ($34)
Compared from my Paste review
Paste
In my stack
Better at: Visual interface and fast search, much nicer than the alternatives
Worse at: Apple ecosystem only (macOS/iOS), no Windows/Android version
Based on my Paste review
My verdict
Alfred if you already use it as a launcher. Paste for a nicer dedicated app.
My rating
Paste
I only rate the tools I really use. Alfred is not in my stack, so it has no rating here.
Pricing
Alfred
No pricing sheet on my side: I do not use it day to day, so I do not put a price on it here.
Paste
Included in Setapp (~€9.99/month)
Entry price
Plan I pick: Setapp at ~€9.99/month (Setapp subscription)
Setapp subscribers who already use the suite
Compatibility
Paste
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