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RustCast vs Trace: catalog facts
RustCast	Trace
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence, with optional GitHub sponsorship.	Free Free and open source.
macOS	macOS
Launcher, calculator, clipboard history and unit conversion behind one hotkey Runs custom shell scripts and aliases through modes	Fuzzy search for launching applications Window snapping and menu item search
macOS only Smaller plugin ecosystem than established launchers	Requires macOS 26 or newer Requires Apple Silicon
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account 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 October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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