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The productivity launcher for Mac.

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

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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

What is Raycast?

Raycast is a to do apps tool from Raycast. Raycast is a blazing-fast launcher with extensions, AI, and workflow tools for Mac.

Raycast uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $8/mo.

It's best suited to developers, power-users and runs on Mac.

Standout strengths include extremely fast, huge extension store, built-in ai. Worth weighing: mac only.

Raycast pricing

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Pro
$8/mo
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Pros

  • Extremely fast
  • Huge extension store
  • Built-in AI

Cons

  • Mac only

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Frequently asked questions

What is Raycast?

Raycast is a blazing-fast launcher with extensions, AI, and workflow tools for Mac.

How much does Raycast cost?

Raycast is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $8/mo.

Does Raycast have a free trial?

Raycast offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Raycast support?

Raycast is available on Mac.