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Raycast alternatives
Raycast compared with 12 alternatives: Alfred, Rectangle, Paste, TextExpander, AltTab and 7 more.
Raycast has a free plan. Paid plans start at $96 / year, billed annually. 9 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RaycastThis tool | Free plan · from $96/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| Alfred | Free plan · from £34 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| Rectangle | Free | Free | macOS |
| Paste | Free trial · from $2.49/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| TextExpander | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| AltTab | Free plan · from $9.99 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| BetterTouchTool | Free trial · from $15 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| CopyClip | Free plan · from $7.99 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| Ditto | Free | Free | Windows |
| Flow Launcher | Free | Free | Windows |
| Keyboard Maestro | Free trial · from $36 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| LaunchBar | Free plan · from €35 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| Maccy | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | macOS |
How each one differs from Raycast
- Free plan · from £34 one-time
Alfred
Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows
- Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
- Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Alfred also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Mac users who want a keyboard launcher without a subscription
- Free
Rectangle
Free, open-source window snapping for macOS
- Rectangle is free. Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
- Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
- Raycast also covers launcher, clipboard manager and text expansion.
Suits: Mac users who want window snapping by shortcut or drag at no cost
- Free trial · from $2.49/mo
Paste
Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards
- Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
- Raycast has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Raycast lists a Windows app.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- Paste can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who copy and reuse text, links and images all day on a Mac
- Free plan · from $5/mo
TextExpander
Text snippets that expand as you type, shared across a team
- TextExpander starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($60). Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
- Raycast also covers launcher, clipboard manager and window management.
Suits: Support and sales teams that send the same replies many times a day
- Free plan · from $9.99 one-time
AltTab
Windows-style window switcher for macOS, free and open source
- AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
- Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- AltTab is open source, according to its own site.
- AltTab can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People moving from Windows who miss switching between individual windows
- Free trial · from $15 one-time
BetterTouchTool
Mac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation
- BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
- Raycast has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac users who want custom trackpad, mouse and keyboard gestures in one app
- Free plan · from $7.99 one-time
CopyClip
Text-only clipboard manager for the Mac menu bar
- CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store). Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
- Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- CopyClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- CopyClip also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who mostly copy and reuse text
- Free
Ditto
Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows
- Ditto is free. Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
- Only Raycast lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- Ditto is open source, according to its own site.
- Raycast also covers launcher, window management and text expansion.
Suits: Windows users who want a searchable history of everything they copy
- Free
Flow Launcher
Free, open-source app launcher and file search for Windows
- Flow Launcher is free. Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
- Only Raycast lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- Flow Launcher is open source, according to its own site.
- Flow Launcher also covers file management and calculator.
Suits: Windows users who want a keyboard launcher at no cost
- Free trial · from $36 one-time
Keyboard Maestro
Macro automation for macOS with triggers and actions
- Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax. Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
- Raycast has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- Keyboard Maestro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac users who repeat the same multi-step tasks and want to automate them
- Free plan · from €35 one-time
LaunchBar
Keyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions
- LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License). Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
- Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- LaunchBar also covers file management and calculator.
Suits: Mac users who want to keep their hands on the keyboard
- Free plan · from $4.99
Maccy
Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS
- Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
- Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
- Maccy also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who want clipboard history and nothing else
Limits worth knowing in Raycast
- AI is not part of the free plan; Raycast AI, cloud sync and unlimited notes need Pro.
- The free plan keeps 3 months of clipboard history and allows 5 Raycast Notes.
- Top-tier AI models need the Plus or Max tier, at $20 or $50 a month.
- The Windows app does not yet have every macOS feature; Raycast says it is still bringing them across.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Raycast?
The alternatives to Raycast in this directory are Alfred, Rectangle, Paste, TextExpander, AltTab, BetterTouchTool, CopyClip, Ditto, Flow Launcher, Keyboard Maestro, LaunchBar and Maccy. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Raycast.
Is there a free alternative to Raycast?
Yes. Rectangle, Ditto and Flow Launcher are free to use. Alfred, TextExpander, AltTab, CopyClip, LaunchBar and Maccy have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Raycast?
Rectangle, AltTab, Ditto, Flow Launcher and Maccy are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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