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dmenu-mac vs Raycast: catalog facts
dmenu-mac	Raycast
Free Free to download from GitHub or install with Homebrew.	Freemium Free for core features; Pro plan adds AI and team features.
macOS	macOS, Browser extension
Launch apps with a hotkey and a few keystrokes Does not depend on Spotlight indexing	Extension ecosystem lets the launcher do far more than app switching Clipboard history and window management are built in
Launches applications only, without the extensions of larger launchers Requires macOS 13.5 or later	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
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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