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At a Glance
Alfred
Alfred
Star Rating
(34)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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X1 Search
X1 Search
Star Rating
(64)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about X1 Search
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that X1 Search excels in its federated search capabilities, allowing users to search across multiple data sources seamlessly, while Alfred is noted for its application launch speed, making it a favorite for quick access to apps.
  • Reviewers mention that X1 Search has a robust quality of support with a score of 9.7, indicating that users feel well-supported, whereas Alfred's support quality is rated lower at 9.0, suggesting room for improvement in customer service.
  • G2 users highlight X1 Search's file type compatibility with a score of 9.6, which is beneficial for users dealing with various document formats, while Alfred's compatibility is rated slightly lower at 9.0, which may limit some users' experiences.
  • Users on G2 report that X1 Search's search analytics feature provides valuable insights into search behavior, enhancing user experience, whereas Alfred lacks this feature, which could be a drawback for users looking for detailed analytics.
  • Reviewers say that X1 Search's personalization options allow for a tailored user experience, making it more adaptable to individual needs, while Alfred's personalization features are less extensive, which may not meet the needs of all users.
  • Users say that Alfred shines in its efficiency with a perfect score of 10.0, making it highly effective for users who prioritize speed and performance, while X1 Search, although strong, has a slightly lower efficiency score of 9.6.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Alfred
No pricing available
X1 Search
No pricing available
Free Trial
Alfred
No trial information available
X1 Search
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
21
9.5
47
Ease of Use
9.5
21
8.9
49
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.8
12
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.1
6
Quality of Support
9.0
15
9.6
46
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.2
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
17
8.6
43
Features by Category
9.6
5
9.2
38
Enterprise Search SoftwareHide 30 FeaturesShow 30 Features
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Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
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Search Queries
Not enough data
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AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
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Functionality
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Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
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Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
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Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
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Platform - Text Expanders
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Alfred
Alfred
X1 Search
X1 Search
Alfred and X1 Search are categorized as Desktop Search
Unique Categories
Alfred
Alfred is categorized as Text Expanders
X1 Search
X1 Search is categorized as Enterprise Search Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Alfred
Alfred
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
64.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
14.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.6%
X1 Search
X1 Search
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
61.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
19.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
19.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Alfred
Alfred
Computer Software
30.3%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Internet
6.1%
Information Technology and Services
6.1%
Design
6.1%
Other
42.4%
X1 Search
X1 Search
Information Technology and Services
9.5%
Law Practice
7.9%
Telecommunications
6.3%
Legal Services
6.3%
Higher Education
6.3%
Other
63.5%
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Discussions
Alfred
Alfred Discussions
Is Alfred on Mac free?
1 Comment
Anil A.
AA
There are free and paid versions available.Read more
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Alfred has no more discussions with answers
X1 Search
X1 Search Discussions
What will X1 use to find search results?
1 Comment
DK
See the list of Available Data Sources in the Data Sources tab of Main Menu. Add to that any Configured Data Sources shown on the tab.Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
X1 Search has no more discussions with answers