Top use cases
Control apps from the keyboard
Create and search tasks in tools like Linear or Todoist without opening them.
Reuse saved text
Save snippets and quicklinks so you can paste common replies in seconds.
Run AI tasks
Ask Raycast AI to work with the tools you already use, such as checking tasks.
Raycast FAQs
What is Raycast?
Raycast gives you a fast keyboard launcher with extensions, shortcuts and an AI assistant. Raycast is an extendable launcher for Mac and Windows that puts many tools behind one shortcut. It has built-in tools like Clipboard History and Window Management, plus thousands of extensions.
Is Raycast free?
Yes, Raycast has a free plan: the personal plan is free; AI needs a paid plan. Paid pricing: Pro at $8 per month (billed yearly).
How much does Raycast cost in India?
Raycast pricing: Pro at $8 per month (billed yearly). Prices on the official site are in US dollars. Prices can change, so check raycast.com for the latest pricing.
What is Raycast best for?
Raycast is best for keyboard-first workers. People use it to control apps from the keyboard, reuse saved text and run AI tasks.
How to control apps from the keyboard with Raycast?
With Raycast, you can create and search tasks in tools like Linear or Todoist without opening them.
How to reuse saved text with Raycast?
With Raycast, you can save snippets and quicklinks so you can paste common replies in seconds.
How to run AI tasks with Raycast?
With Raycast, you can ask Raycast AI to work with the tools you already use, such as checking tasks.
What are the best Raycast alternatives?
Popular alternatives in Productivity include Todoist, Motion, Notion AI and Reclaim.ai. Each has its own free plan and price, so compare them on the tool pages.
Where can I sign up for Raycast?
On its official website, raycast.com. You can start on the free plan.
When were Raycast's price and features last checked?
We checked them on the official site on 27 October 2026. Plans change often, so confirm the latest price on raycast.com before you pay.