Raycast
Combine launcher, automation, and AI chat with extensions, MCP, and tiered models.
Category: Productivity · Assistants & workspaces
Features
Raycast replaces and extends Spotlight with snippets, clipboard history, window management, and a configurable extension store for hundreds of services. AI features (assistant, text transformation, AI commands) are not included in the free core and require the Pro plan. All plans are in the pricing overview.
- Launcher, snippets, clipboard history, and window management for macOS in one app
- AI assistant with choice between built-in and own API key models
- Extensions from the store configurable for hundreds of services without code
- AI features require the Pro plan ($10/month); core app remains free
- Manageable team settings and shared extensions in organization plans
Prices and plans
| Tier | Price | Period | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | free | Permanent | Launcher, extensions, and developer tools 50 one-time AI messages BYOK at provider cost Local Ollama models 3-month clipboard history and 5 notes |
| Pro | $10 / $8 | Month/year | Raycast AI and many models Unlimited messages subject to fair use Generally 50 requests/minute and 300/hour Certain models 150 requests/24h 7-day trial per current usage guide |
| Teams Pro | $15 / $12 | Month/year | Pro for each team member Unlimited shared extensions, snippets, and quicklinks Advanced AI adds $8/user/month No minimum or maximum seats |
Limits
Free includes exactly 50 one-time AI messages. Pro is marketed as unlimited but has operational fair-use limits: typically 50 requests/minute and 300/hour, with certain models capped at 150/24h. BYOK bypasses Raycast limits but incurs direct provider cost.
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FAQ
Is Raycast available for free?
Not permanently. What is published is a one-off free allowance. 50 one-time AI messages; BYOK and local models available.
Where is Raycast's vendor based?
Raycast Technologies Ltd., based in United Kingdom. For data processing and privacy terms the vendor's own contract governs.
Is Raycast still active?
Active on Mac, Windows, and iOS; iOS was updated in August 2026.
How many plans are documented for Raycast?
The catalog documents 3 plans with price, billing period, and included features.
Which use case is Raycast categorized for?
Raycast is listed in the catalog under “Productivity.”
Where do the details about Raycast come from?
Prices, limits, and product details are documented against the listed official vendor page.
How we compare
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Edited and checked by the AI Compare team
Sources
- https://www.raycast.com/pricing
- https://manual.raycast.com/billing
- https://manual.raycast.com/ai/usage-limits
- https://www.raycast.com/changelog/1-100-0
- https://www.raycast.com/changelog/ios
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