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Raycast

Freemium⚡ Productivity

Keyboard-first macOS launcher (Windows public beta, iOS companion) — app/file search, clipboard history, window management, snippets,…. It saves time on everyday work — meetings, email and repetitive tasks. Free to start, with paid upgrades.

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What is Raycast?

Keyboard-first macOS launcher (Windows public beta, iOS companion) — app/file search, clipboard history, window management, snippets, 2,000+ extensions and AI chat/agents with MCP support. Free: core launcher, no AI credits. Pro $10/month ($8 annual, 500 AI credits/month), Pro Plus $20 ($16 annual, 3,000 credits), Pro Max $50 ($40 annual, 7,500 credits), Teams $15 ($12 annual).

Key features

Works with your existing apps
Smart summaries and organization
Saves hours every week
Simple setup, no learning curve

Pricing

Raycast is Freemium — you can start free and upgrade when you need more. The Pro plan is $10/mo. Pricing can change, so confirm on the official site before buying.

Pros & cons

✅ Free tier to try before paying
✅ Works with tools you already use
✅ Easy to set up
⚠️ Best features need a paid plan
⚠️ Free tier has usage limits
⚠️ Occasional slowdowns at peak times

Best Raycast alternatives

Not sure Raycast is right for you? Here are the closest alternatives in productivity:

MotionAI calendar and tasksPaid → ReclaimSmart schedulingFreemium → Otter.aiMeeting transcriptionsFreemium → FirefliesAI meeting notesFreemium →

FAQs

Is Raycast free?

Raycast is freemium — you can start free and upgrade to a paid plan when you need more.

What is Raycast used for?

Raycast is used for productivity — keyboard-first macOS launcher (Windows public beta, iOS companion) — app/file search, clipboard history, window management, snippets,…

What are the best alternatives to Raycast?

Popular alternatives include Motion, Reclaim, Otter.ai. Compare them above to find your fit.