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Alfred vs Gumloop

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Alfred

Productivity

Mac launcher and automation tool sold as a one-time Powerpack licence rather than a subscription

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit AlfredFull review
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Gumloop

AI

AI infrastructure platform for building and deploying autonomous agents

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit GumloopFull review

The short version

  • Gumloop is an AI agent infrastructure platform.
  • Gumloop is free; Alfred starts at £34 one-off.
  • Only Alfred lists clipboard history; only Gumloop lists no-code agent builder.
  • Where Alfred falls short: the workflow format is older XML and script filters, which is less approachable for a beginner than a modern extension store with typed APIs.
  • Where Gumloop falls short: pro plan at $37/month may be limiting for enterprises considering spending caps.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Alfred and Gumloop actually diverge.

Attributes where Alfred and Gumloop differ
AttributeAlfredGumloop
Pricing modelOne-time purchaseTiered subscription with usage credits
PlatformsmacOSWeb, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Gmail
CategoryProductivityAI

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Alfred

  • Workflows
  • Clipboard history
  • Snippets
  • File actions
  • Universal actions
  • Theming

Only in Gumloop

  • No-code agent builder
  • 300+ app integrations
  • Company Brain
  • Self-improving agents
  • Multi-channel deployment
  • Role-based access
  • Budget controls
  • Audit logging

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Alfred

  • A developer who wants to trigger scripts, run shell commands and search files from one hotkey without a subscriptionnot Gumloop
  • A writer who wants text snippets and clipboard history and does not want built in AInot Gumloop
  • A long time Alfred user with a large personal library of custom workflows built up over yearsnot Gumloop
  • A user who prefers paying once per major version over a recurring monthly chargenot Gumloop

Gumloop

  • CRM management and sales pipeline analysisnot Alfred
  • Lead qualification and sales outreach automationnot Alfred
  • Meeting preparation and call analysisnot Alfred
  • Data analysis and automated reportingnot Alfred
  • Content creation and knowledge base updatesnot Alfred

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Alfred

  • There is no official built in AI assistant, so anything AI related depends on a community workflow calling an external API key you supply yourself
  • The workflow format is older XML and script filters, which is less approachable for a beginner than a modern extension store with typed APIs
  • It is Mac only, so a user who splits time between Mac and Windows needs a second tool on the other machine
  • The free tier is quite limited, with no workflows or clipboard history, so most serious users end up paying for the Powerpack anyway
  • Because upgrades to a new major version are a separate purchase for Single Licence holders, users who skip the Mega Supporter tier can face a further one-time charge every few years

Gumloop

  • Pro plan at $37/month may be limiting for enterprises considering spending caps
  • Requires enterprise plan for advanced security controls needed by large organizations
  • No permanent free tier beyond 14-day trial
  • Company Brain integration depends on having all tools connected

Pricing, plan by plan

Alfred

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic app and file launching
    • Web searches and system commands
    • No workflows or clipboard history
  • Powerpack Single Licence£34 one-off
    • 1 user on up to 2 Macs
    • Workflows, clipboard history and snippets
    • Free updates within the same major version
  • Powerpack Mega Supporter£59 one-off
    • 1 user on up to 4 Macs
    • Free upgrades to all future major versions
    • Early access to betas

Gumloop

Free
  • Free TrialFree
    • 14-day free trial of Pro plan
  • EnterpriseOn request
    • Custom credit allocation
    • 35+ models plus custom proxy
    • Org-wide security controls

Which should you pick?

Choose Alfred if

  • You need workflows.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on macOS.
  • You also want clipboard history.
Alfred review

Choose Gumloop if

  • You need no-code agent builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Gmail.
  • You also want 300+ app integrations.
Gumloop review

Questions people ask

Is Alfred or Gumloop better?
Neither clearly leads. Alfred starts at Free and Gumloop at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Alfred or Gumloop?
Alfred starts at Free and Gumloop at Free.
Does Alfred or Gumloop run on more platforms?
Alfred runs on macOS. Gumloop runs on Web, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Gmail.
Can I use Alfred for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Alfred best used for?
Alfred is most often used for a developer who wants to trigger scripts, run shell commands and search files from one hotkey without a subscription, a writer who wants text snippets and clipboard history and does not want built in ai, a long time alfred user with a large personal library of custom workflows built up over years, a user who prefers paying once per major version over a recurring monthly charge. Of those, a developer who wants to trigger scripts, run shell commands and search files from one hotkey without a subscription and a writer who wants text snippets and clipboard history and does not want built in ai are not what Gumloop is typically brought in for.
What can Alfred do that Gumloop cannot?
Alfred covers Workflows, Clipboard history, Snippets, File actions. Gumloop covers No-code agent builder, 300+ app integrations, Company Brain, Self-improving agents.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Alfred: Is Alfred a subscription?

No. The Powerpack is a one-time purchase per major version, or a one-time Mega Supporter purchase that includes all future major version upgrades.

Gumloop: Can non-technical users build agents with Gumloop?

Yes, Gumloop is designed for domain experts without programming skills. The no-code interface enables anyone who understands a task to automate it without coding.

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Alfred: Does Alfred replace Spotlight?

It can. Alfred can take over the system-wide hotkey and generally returns results faster with more configurable behaviour than Spotlight.

Gumloop: How many applications can Gumloop integrate with?

Gumloop integrates with 300+ business tools including Salesforce, HubSpot, Slack, Gmail, GitHub, Jira, and others. The Company Brain feature unifies data from all connected applications.

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Alfred: Does Alfred have AI features?

Not officially built in. Some community workflows add AI chat or completion by calling an external API with a key you provide.

Gumloop: What security features does Enterprise include?

Enterprise plans offer SCIM and SAML support, SOC 2 Type II compliance, custom MCP server hosting, advanced admin features, audit logging, and VPC deployments for data isolation.

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