I’ve tried all the Mac launcher utilities over the years, including the legendary Quicksilver (RIP, even though they still seem to have a site up for it…), and keep coming back to Launchbar, currently in its sixth version. It’s a complete package — buy once, has all the features it says it has, no AI (a bonus), and is exceptionally fast with file/folder actioning. Comparatively, Raycast is bloated and burdened with a focus on enterprise accounts. Alfred is suitable, but feels archaic and neglected in 2025.