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Best Raycast alternatives in 2026

Raycast is extensible launcher for macOS and Windows with a free plan. These 6 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.

6 alternatives From best app launchers How we rank

Ranked alternatives

  1. 1

    Alfred

    A Mac launcher with hotkeys, keywords and text expansion, and an app search that learns which results you pick. Its workflows need the paid Powerpack, and it runs on macOS only.

    Best for Mac users who want keyword workflows and fast app search

    macOSFree plan, paid upgrades

    90.5score
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  2. 2

    Microsoft PowerToys

    Is open source. Free, open-source and MIT licensed, with PowerToys Run as the launcher in Microsoft's utilities suite. It works on Windows only, and the launcher is one module among several tools.

    Best for Windows users who want a free, vendor-backed launcher

    WindowsFree and open sourceOpen source

    88.5score
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  3. 3

    LaunchBar

    A Mac launcher with a single keyboard shortcut, web searches, clipboard history and a snippet manager. It is free to use after its 30-day trial, though break reminders appear during free use.

    Best for Mac users who want clipboard history inside the launcher

    macOSFree

    85.0score
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  4. 4

    Flow Launcher

    Is open source. A free, MIT-licensed Windows launcher that searches files through Everything or Windows Search, along with bookmarks, Windows settings and the web. Plugin quality varies because each plugin is community-made.

    Best for Windows users who want an open-source launcher with plugins

    WindowsFree and open sourceOpen source

    84.0score
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  5. 5

    Ulauncher

    Is open source; also runs on Linux. The Linux launcher in this list, with fuzzy app search, a directory browser and extensions under GPL-3.0-or-later. It runs on Linux only, so it does not cover Mac or Windows.

    Best for Linux desktop users who want fast app search

    LinuxFree and open sourceOpen source

    81.0score
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  6. 6

    Keypirinha

    A freeware Windows launcher with no ads, no nag screen and no time limit, aimed at keyboard users. Its site describes a steep learning curve, and it does not describe the program as open source.

    Best for Keyboard-first Windows users who accept a steeper setup

    WindowsFree

    74.5score
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About Raycast alternatives

What is the best alternative to Raycast?
On listme.name the highest-scored alternative is Alfred, followed by Microsoft PowerToys. The right choice depends on price, platform and whether you need open source.
Is there a free alternative to Raycast?
Yes. Free options include Alfred, Microsoft PowerToys, LaunchBar.