Raycast
Extendable macOS launcher and AI assistant: one entry point for productivity tools and community extensions
About Raycast
The Raycast site positions it as “your universal shortcut entry”, an extendable macOS launcher. The official description calls it “a powerful collection of productivity tools in one extendable launcher” and says it is “fast, ergonomic and reliable”. It bundles extensions such as Clipboard History, Calendar and Window Management, and the official FAQ states the free plan covers all built-in extensions and community public extensions. The pricing page offers Free and Pro plans: Free is $0/ month and excludes AI, Pro is $8/ month with access to all features and AI (including Quick AI, AI Chat, Agents and more). The official site also notes that macOS Tahoe and Apple Silicon chips are required.
Best for
Best use cases
Everyday Clipboard History, Calendar and Window Management tasks
Calling everyday tools without opening an app (the official site says “there is an extension for you”)
Using AI to speed up questions and command execution (Quick AI, AI Chat, Agents)
Custom themes and syncing multiple Macs (Raycast Pro)
Compare before choosing
The official comparison page states: the Clipboard History size is 3 months on Raycast Free and Unlimited on Pro and above.
The official comparison page states: Raycast AI (with Quick AI, AI Chat, Agents, AI Commands, AI Extensions, Screen Awareness, Memory, Profile and model comparison management) is Not included on Raycast Free and Included on Pro and above.
Features
Extendable launcher
The official description calls it “a powerful collection of productivity tools in one extendable launcher” and says it is “fast, ergonomic and reliable”.
Extension ecosystem
The official site says “there is an extension for you”, letting everyday tools be used without opening an app; the extension categories cover productivity, engineering, design and writing.
Built-in productivity extensions
The official FAQ states that the plan covers all built-in extensions, such as Clipboard History, Calendar and Window Management, and provides access to community public extensions.
Plan tiers and AI
The official comparison page shows that Raycast AI is Not included on the free tier and Included on Pro and above.
Pros
- The official FAQ states that the free plan covers all built-in extensions (such as Clipboard History, Calendar, Window Management) and community public extensions, with no separate charge for individual extensions.
- The official comparison page shows that Raycast AI covers multiple forms such as Quick AI, AI Chat, Agents, AI Commands, AI Extensions, Screen Awareness and Memory.
- Raycast Pro is listed at $8/ month, with all features and AI, plus custom themes and syncing of multiple Macs.
- The official comparison page shows that Clipboard History is Unlimited on Pro and above, not limited to 3 months.
Cons
- The official site notes that macOS Tahoe and Apple Silicon chips are required, which sets clear operating system and hardware requirements.
- The official comparison page shows that Raycast AI is Not included on Raycast Free and that Clipboard History is 3 months.
Pricing Plans
Raycast Free
- Essential productivity tools, without AI
Raycast Pro
- All features and AI
* Pricing information is for reference only. Please refer to the latest announcement on Raycast's official website.