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RustCast vs Gauntlet: catalog facts
RustCast	Gauntlet
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence, with optional GitHub sponsorship.	Free Free and open source.
macOS	macOS, Linux
Launcher, calculator, clipboard history and unit conversion behind one hotkey Runs custom shell scripts and aliases through modes	Raycast-style launcher that is open source Plugins built with React
macOS only Smaller plugin ecosystem than established launchers	Smaller plugin ecosystem than Raycast Writing plugins requires JavaScript and React knowledge
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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