Key Features
- Instant app/file/web search
- Extension store with 1000+ integrations
- Clipboard history
- Window management
Pricing
Raycast is free for individual use. Raycast Pro ($8/month) adds AI features, cloud sync, and unlimited clipboard history. Team plans available.
Why Mac Users Choose Raycast
Raycast was founded by former Facebook engineers who wanted a launcher that was both faster and more extensible than Alfred. The extension store features over 1,000 integrations — from GitHub PR management to Spotify control to Jira ticket creation — all accessible through a single command palette. Developers can build custom extensions using React and TypeScript, with hot-reload support during development.
The free tier includes all core features: app launching, file search, clipboard history, window management, and floating notes. The Pro plan ($8/month) adds AI-powered features including ChatGPT integration, cloud sync of extensions and snippets, and custom themes. Raycast is macOS-only and requires macOS 12 Monterey or later.