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Albert vs Raycast: catalog facts
Albert	Raycast
Free Free for personal use. The source is public under the Albert license, which is not an open…	Freemium Free for core features; Pro plan adds AI and team features.
macOS, Linux	macOS, Browser extension
Plugin architecture makes it highly extensible Lightweight C++/Qt implementation keeps it fast	Extension ecosystem lets the launcher do far more than app switching Clipboard history and window management are built in
Linux and macOS only, no Windows support Requires manual plugin configuration to unlock full potential	macOS only Some advanced features and team functionality require a paid plan
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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