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Open-source alternatives to Raycast

Raycast is not described as open source on its own site. 37 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Raycast has a free plan. Paid plans start at $96 / year, billed annually. 36 of them are free or have a free plan.

37 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Raycast

  1. 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.
    Rectangle vs RaycastRectangle pricing and details

  2. 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 vs RaycastAltTab pricing and details

  3. 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.
    Ditto vs RaycastDitto pricing and details

  4. 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 vs RaycastFlow Launcher pricing and details

  5. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    • Microsoft PowerToys is free. Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
    • Only Raycast lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    • Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
    Microsoft PowerToys pricing and details

  6. Quicksilver

    Free, open-source keyboard launcher for macOS

    • Quicksilver is free. Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
    • Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    • Quicksilver is open source, according to its own site.
    Quicksilver pricing and details

  7. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    • AutoHotkey is free. Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
    • Only Raycast lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    • AutoHotkey is open source, according to its own site.
    AutoHotkey pricing and details

  8. 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 pricing and details

  9. AeroSpace

    Free, open-source i3-like tiling window manager for macOS

    • AeroSpace is free. Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
    • Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    • AeroSpace is open source, according to its own site.
    AeroSpace pricing and details

  10. Amethyst

    Free, open-source automatic tiling window manager for macOS

    • Amethyst is free. Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
    • Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    • Amethyst is open source, according to its own site.
    Amethyst pricing and details

  11. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
    • Only CopyQ lists a Linux app.
    • Only Raycast lists an iOS app.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    CopyQ pricing and details

  12. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
    • Only Ueli lists a Linux app.
    • Only Raycast lists an iOS app.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    Ueli pricing and details

25 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Raycast?

Yes. Rectangle, AltTab, Ditto, Flow Launcher, Microsoft PowerToys, Quicksilver, AutoHotkey, Maccy and 29 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Raycast open source?

Raycast is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Rectangle, AltTab, Ditto, Flow Launcher, Microsoft PowerToys, Quicksilver, AutoHotkey, Maccy and 28 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Raycast: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.