Spotlight alternative
About Spotlight: macOS's built-in search and launcher.
Small utilities replace Spotlight by doing one job faster or more quietly. Compare system requirements, how much memory and battery it uses, whether it is a one-time purchase or a subscription, and whether it keeps working offline and across OS updates.
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Questions
What is the best free Spotlight alternative?
Only one is listed so far: Raycast, which is free with paid plans. In its own words: A launcher that replaces Spotlight on macOS.
How are these ranked?
Ranked by votes, weighted so a few votes can't top the list. How ranking works