Raycast

Extendable launcher with clipboard history, snippets and AI

A Mac and Windows launcher for opening apps, running commands, managing windows and clipboard history, with an extension store and AI features.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Mac, Windows

Categories: Mac Utilities, Productivity

Raycast is an alternative to

Alfred · Spotlight

Raycast compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Raycast	Free plan	–	–	Mac, Windows
Alfred	Free plan	–	–	Mac
Paste	Paid	–	–	Mac, iOS
CopyQ	Free	Yes	–	Windows, Mac, Linux
LaunchBar	Paid	–	–	Mac
aText	Paid	–	–	Mac, Windows
Flow Launcher	Free	Yes	–	Windows

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Questions

Is Raycast free?

Raycast is free to start, with paid plans.

What platforms does Raycast run on?

Raycast is available for Mac, Windows.

What are some alternatives to Raycast?

Similar indie products include Alfred, Paste, CopyQ, LaunchBar and 4 more.

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