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