Raycast

What it does

Raycast is a desktop launcher with extensions, snippets, and hotkeys. The pricing page includes a free plan and says AI is not available on it. Pro is $10 a month or $96 a year. The Windows page offers a build for Windows 10 or later, including install with WinGet. A calendar launch date was not on the pages used for this profile.

Where it fits

Install Raycast from the official Mac or Windows page. Use the free launcher, then move to Pro if you need AI Chat or Quick AI. Add extensions only for the tools you want it to reach.

Pricing & free tier

Free is $0. Pro is $10/month or $96/year. Plus is $20/month or $192/year. Max is $50/month or $480/year. Team prices are higher per user and are listed separately on the pricing page.

Free includes the launcher. The pricing page says AI is not available on the Free plan.

Prices checked Oct 27, 2026. Official pricing page

Inputs, outputs & formats

In. A hotkey, a command, or a question to Quick AI or AI Chat, plus optional extensions.

Out. Commands, snippets, chat answers, and actions in connected tools.

Formats. Not a media format. Windows 10 or later is stated on the Windows page, with install via WinGet.

Getting started

1. 1Install Raycast for macOS or Windows from the official pages.
2. 2Use the free launcher, then move to Pro if you need AI.
3. 3Add extensions only for the tools you want the assistant to touch.

Limits & gotchas

• AI starts on Pro. The free plan excludes it.
• Windows support is real, but the Windows page is a separate download from the Mac site.
• A calendar launch date was not on the pages we used. A screenshot filename is not a release date.

Before you commit

The free plan does not include AI. Raycast is a launcher, not a video editor or a research agent that builds a deck.