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Quicksilver vs Raycast: catalog facts
Quicksilver	Raycast
Free Free and open source, maintained by a community of developers.	Freemium Free for core features; Pro plan adds AI and team features.
macOS	macOS, Browser extension
Acts on files and apps, not only launching them Hundreds of plugins	Extension ecosystem lets the launcher do far more than app switching Clipboard history and window management are built in
macOS only The action-based workflow takes time to learn	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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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