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

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