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Gauntlet vs Raycast: catalog facts
Gauntlet	Raycast
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free for core features; Pro plan adds AI and team features.
macOS, Linux	macOS, Browser extension
Raycast-style launcher that is open source Plugins built with React	Extension ecosystem lets the launcher do far more than app switching Clipboard history and window management are built in
Smaller plugin ecosystem than Raycast Writing plugins requires JavaScript and React knowledge	macOS only Some advanced features and team functionality require a paid plan
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open 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 September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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