Alfred
7.7#2 in app launcher software£34 one-timeFree planiOSAPImacOS
VisitAlfred vs Raycast
What both publish
| Fact | Alfred | Raycast |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Official documentation covers 1Password bookmarks; URLs remain accessible to Alfred while passwords stay protected in 1Password. | Official examples include Linear, Google Translate, Spotify, Arc, TinyPNG, 1Password, Jira, Slack, Zoom, Notion, Todoist, Google Chrome, Obsidian and CleanShot X. |
| Licence | The core software is proprietary freeware: users may use it personally, educationally or commercially but may not redistribute or modify it without permission. | The Raycast application is proprietary and closed source, while its extensions are open source. |
| Limit: learning curve | G2 reviewers say workflows and the large feature set can feel complex or overwhelming to learn. | A G2 reviewer reports that mastering the many keyboard shortcuts creates a steep learning curve. |
| Praise: extensibility | G2 users praise customizable workflows, plugins and integrations such as Chrome bookmarks and 1Password-related tools. | G2 reviewers praise the large extension library and the ability to build custom React-based extensions. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings | 4.5 out of 5 from 250 ratings |
Alfred plans
- Alfred coreFree
- Single License£34, paid once
- Mega Supporter£59, paid once
Raycast plans
- FreeFree
- Raycast FreeFree
- Raycast Teams FreeFree
- Teams FreeFree
- Raycast Pro$10 a month
- Pro$10 a month
Pick Alfred if…
Alfred suits Mac users who want keyboard-driven app launching, file and web search, or custom task automation. Powerpack features are relevant to people who want clipboard history, snippets, file actions, or preference syncing.
Pick Raycast if…
Raycast suits people who prefer launching tools and workflows from a keyboard-focused interface. Teams can use shared commands and private extensions, while developers can build integrations through the API.