Raycast AI

macOS productivity launcher with built-in AI chat and commands.

Best for: Lightning fast Not ideal for: macOS only
Price Paid
Free plan Yes
For Business teams
Level Beginner
Updated Mar 2026
Category AI Productivity
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Why choose Raycast AI

Productivity launcher for macOS with built-in AI capabilities. Replaces Spotlight with an extensible command bar that includes AI chat, quick translations, code explanations, and text transformations. Supports custom AI commands and integrates with hundreds of tools.

  • +Lightning fast
  • +Highly extensible
  • +Great AI integration
  • +Beautiful interface
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Where it falls short

  • macOS only
  • AI requires paid plan
  • Steep learning curve
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Best for these users

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Target audience
Business teams, knowledge workers
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Best for
Lightning fast
Skip if you need
macOS only
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Pricing overview

Freemium Free plan: Yes

Free launcher. Pro with AI $8/mo. Teams $12/user/mo.

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Key features

AI chat
Custom AI commands
App launcher
Clipboard history
Snippet expansion
Extension marketplace
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The verdict

Raycast AI Freemium

Raycast AI is a solid choice for business teams who need lightning fast. At freemium, it delivers good value. Main caveat: macos only. Compare with alternatives before committing.