Attribute comparison

Raycast vs Alfred for Mac
AttributeRaycastAlfred
Typeapplication launcherSource: Grade B · checked 2026-10-04application launcherSource: Grade B · checked 2026-10-04
PlatformmacOSSource: Grade B · checked 2026-10-04macOSSource: Grade B · checked 2026-10-04
PricingFreemiumSource: Grade B · checked 2026-10-04FreemiumSource: Grade B · checked 2026-10-04
PriceNot statedNot stated
Open sourceNot statedNot stated
DeveloperRaycast Technologies LtdSource: Grade B · checked 2026-10-04Running with Crayons LtdSource: Grade B · checked 2026-10-04
LicenceNot statedNot stated
Current version2.6Source: Grade B · checked 2026-10-045.8.1Source: Grade B · checked 2026-10-04
Official websiteraycast.com?via=ae02Source: Grade B · checked 2026-10-04www.alfredapp.com/Source: Grade B · checked 2026-10-04

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