Raycast
Extendable Mac and Windows launcher with built-in AI
Overview
Raycast is a fast launcher that puts productivity tools, extensions and AI chat a keystroke away. Thousands of extensions connect your apps, and Pro plans add AI chat with leading models; AI is not included on the free plan.
Key features
- Extendable launcher
- Thousands of extensions
- AI Chat and Quick AI (Pro)
- Windows and iOS apps
Use cases
- Launching apps and commands quickly
- Asking AI from anywhere
- Managing snippets and windows
Pricing
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Not listed here (we only show prices we could verify)
Prices and plans change often. Confirm current pricing on raycast.com before you buy. Last checked October 18, 2026.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free plan available to get started
- API or developer access for integrations
- Available on macOS, Windows, iOS
Cons
- Advanced features and higher limits need a paid plan
- Paid plan prices not published in a form we could verify
Pros and cons are based only on the facts in this listing (pricing model, platforms and features), not on hands-on scores.
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