Most repeated positive6 independent authors
Switching and alternatives
“I've always wanted to use raycast now I can.”
Purchase research
Raycast for Mac
A collection of powerful productivity tools all within an extendable launcher.
Official release history
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Raycast version 1.104.23Homebrew Cask · >= 11
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Buyer findings
Repeated claims · original discussions linked
Most repeated concern6 independent authors
Per-device pricing
“I am not renewing my Raycast Pro”
Other repeated positive6 independent authors
Built for daily use
“Raycast is a godsend.”
Other repeated positive4 independent authors
Faster day-to-day workflows
“Raycast is still my most used app by a long shot. I feel naked on a machine without it, because so much of my muscle memory is tied to the way I use Rayc...”
Other repeated concern4 independent authors
Features users still miss
“the only notable features missing from Raycast are unit based calculations (for example calculations using Ohm, Voltage etc.) and date/time calculations.”
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No BYOK in Raycast V2 for Free
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PasteQuick v2.3 is out! This is a simple‑to‑use clipboard manager.
0 upvotes · 9 comments ·
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101 upvotes · 75 comments ·
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2 upvotes · 6 comments ·
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61 upvotes · 98 comments ·
Obsidian is great until you just want to capture one thought. I made Type write straight to Daily Notes
16 upvotes · 22 comments ·
[OS] Tired with Spotlight and don't want to use Raycast?
108 upvotes · 37 comments ·
[Free] PromptBar — a tiny menu bar app to edit and copy your daily prompts
4 upvotes · 6 comments ·
Raycast V2 will require payment to use BYOK…
28 upvotes · 68 comments ·
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