# Alfred vs Raycast

Source: https://listme.name/compare/alfred-vs-raycast
Framed by the ranking: https://listme.name/best/app-launchers

| | Alfred | Raycast |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 90.5 | 92.0 |
| Rank | #2 | #1 |
| Price | Free plan, paid upgrades | Free plan, paid upgrades |
| Best for | Mac users who want keyword workflows and fast app search | Mac and Windows users who want extensions and a free plan |

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. The most capable launcher here for people on both Mac and Windows, with an extension store and a free plan for personal and organizational use. AI and cloud sync sit behind the Pro plan.