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Raycast vs Trace: catalog facts
RaycastTrace
Freemium

Free for core features; Pro plan adds AI and team features.

Free

Free and open source.

macOS, Browser extension macOS
  • Extension ecosystem lets the launcher do far more than app switching
  • Clipboard history and window management are built in
  • Fuzzy search for launching applications
  • Window snapping and menu item search
  • macOS only
  • Some advanced features and team functionality require a paid plan
  • Requires macOS 26 or newer
  • Requires Apple Silicon
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app
Closed source Open 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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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