While working with both LaunchBar and Alfred I keep noticing, that LaunchBar keeps the last accessible context way better than Alfred. While LaunchBar keeps it simple to use with arrow keys (that are inaccessible in Alfred due to text cursor movement), the overall search experience is nice. Looking for application’s recent documents is one step further in Alfred, but still easily accessible, as an addition, you can use ⌘1-9 keys to quickly choose required result.įile system navigation is also a little bit different than in LaunchBar. While LaunchBar forces you to type correct and short, Alfred’s input box is actually editable, so there would be no cases when you need to reset the search (by hiding and showing LaunchBar) and search again. Ok, now to the most important part – what do you have out of the box (there’s additional Powerpack in there, and I would compare Alfred with LaunchBar as like I’ve purchased it, as LaunchBar doesn’t have free version at all).Īpplication launching is instant. Things are somewhat simpler now, when we have MAS, as Alfred installation is a matter of one click. Tough, there are several issues with its behavior, and I’ve heard so many interesting stories about Alfred, that I was willing to give it a try. I must admit, that I’m mostly happy with my current setup, as LaunchBar does an impressive job of keeping everything I have on my mac accessible in a few keystrokes. My hotkey launching history is pretty long, starting with classic QuickSilver, later on QSB, then as QSB became so google-oriented, back to QuickSilver and then finally – LaunchBar. This is a short note about Alfred, the application launcher I made afre using it for a little while.
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