Raycast

Raycast is an extensible keyboard launcher for macOS and Windows. It helps people launch applications, find information, and run commands without moving through separate interfaces for every action. Extensions and AI options add further workflows, with features that differ by platform and plan.

Key Highlights

• Keyboard launcher for applications and commands
• Extensions for connected services and developer tools
• File search and quick utility actions
• AI chat and an agent with connected tools
• Free core launcher with paid AI plans

What Makes It Different

Raycast puts several actions behind one keyboard interface. A person can use a shortcut to find a command or invoke an extension rather than opening each service separately. It is a graphical launcher, not simply a command-line application, and its Windows availability means it is no longer exclusive to the Mac.

Features & Capabilities

Start with the core launcher, then add extensions that fit your workflow. Extensions connect services and expose actions in the command interface. Check the platform support for a specific feature before relying on the same setup across different computers.

Raycast AI provides multiple models and an agent that can work with connected tools. Included credits and the selected model affect available usage. Review the agent's proposed action and the connected account permissions for the task.

User Ratings and Testimonials

Test the launcher and the extensions you would use every day. Consider whether keyboard access reduces repetitive navigation and how much configuration the workflow needs. AI model availability and credit costs should be assessed separately from the free launcher.

Pricing & Value

• Free: core launcher and extensions
• Pro: $10/month or $96/year, with 500 monthly AI credits
• Plus: $20/month or $192/year, with 3,000 monthly AI credits
• Max: $50/month or $480/year, with 7,500 monthly AI credits

Annual totals differ from month-to-month billing. AI models and credit costs depend on the current catalog and plan.