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Activepieces vs Raycast

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Open-source automation and AI workflows.

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The verdict

Both Activepieces and Raycast are credible automation tools tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Activepieces — Open-source automation and AI workflows.

Choose Raycast if you'd rather have a higher overall rating (4.9/5). The productivity launcher for Mac.

Activepieces vs Raycast: side by side

DimensionActivepiecesRaycast
Starting priceFree – $25/moFree – $8/mo
Free planYesYes
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Best forDevelopers, OperationsDevelopers, Power Users
PlatformsWeb, Self HostedMac
Rating4.6/54.9/5Winner

Activepieces key facts

Vendor
Activepieces
Pricing
Freemium — Free – $25/mo
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, Self Hosted
Best for
Developers, Operations
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2022
Headquarters
Remote

Raycast key facts

Vendor
Raycast
Pricing
Freemium — Free – $8/mo
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Mac
Best for
Developers, Power Users
Editor rating
4.9 / 5
Founded
2020
Headquarters
Remote

Frequently asked questions

Is Activepieces better than Raycast?

Neither is universally better — Raycast edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Activepieces or Raycast cheaper?

Activepieces is the more affordable of the two to get started, at free – $25/mo. Activepieces starts at free – $25/mo; Raycast starts at free – $8/mo.

Can Activepieces replace Raycast?

Yes for most teams — both are automation tools tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.