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Trace vs Sol: catalog facts
Trace	Sol
Best for: Apple Silicon Mac users who want a keyboard-driven launcher	Best for: Mac users who want a free, open-source Raycast or Spotlight replacement
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
macOS	macOS
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	Free launcher and command palette in one Open source with active development All 3 strengths for Sol Free launcher and command palette in one Open source with active development Keyboard-driven workflow
Requires macOS 26 or newer Requires Apple Silicon	macOS only Smaller extension ecosystem than commercial launchers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open 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	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 Sol github.com/ospfranco/sol Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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