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Raycast vs Gauntlet: catalog facts
Raycast	Gauntlet
Freemium Free for core features; Pro plan adds AI and team features.	Free Free and open source.
macOS, Browser extension	macOS, Linux
Extension ecosystem lets the launcher do far more than app switching Clipboard history and window management are built in	Raycast-style launcher that is open source Plugins built with React
macOS only Some advanced features and team functionality require a paid plan	Smaller plugin ecosystem than Raycast Writing plugins requires JavaScript and React knowledge
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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