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Trace vs Raycast: catalog facts
Trace	Raycast
Best for: Apple Silicon Mac users who want a keyboard-driven launcher	Best for: Fast macOS launcher replacing Spotlight with clipboard history and extensions
Free Free and open source.	Free + paid options Free for core features; Pro plan adds AI and team features.
macOS	macOS, Browser extension
Fuzzy search for launching applications Window snapping and menu item search All 3 strengths for Trace Fuzzy search for launching applications Window snapping and menu item search On-device push-to-talk transcription	Extension ecosystem lets the launcher do far more than app switching Clipboard history and window management are built in
Requires macOS 26 or newer Requires Apple Silicon	macOS only Some advanced features and team functionality require a paid plan
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source	Not 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
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Trace trace.techulus.xyz Catalog checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Raycast raycast.com Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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