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MacGPT vs Raycast AI
Compare what each tool does, what it costs, and how it fits your workflow.
Designed for
ChatGPT at your fingertips on Mac
Unlock AI power on your Mac for smarter productivity.
Primary task
MacOS
MacOS
Pricing
Free
Freemium · Free + from $8/mo
Pricing details
Free
Free + from $8/mo
Billing cycle
Not documented
Monthly
API access
Listed as available
Not documented
Platforms
Web, macOS, Desktop, iOS
Web
Integrations
Not documented
Slack, Make
Source rating
3.7 / 5 · 3 ratings
5.0 / 5 · 1 ratings
Catalog views
8.2k
3.5k
Estimated monthly traffic
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650.3K
Catalog imported
29 Aug 2026
30 Aug 2026
Listed strengths
- Accessible from Mac menubar
- Global feature for universal access
- Inline use with trigger phrase
- Quick access via Menubar feature
- ChatGPT website access without extra cost
- ChatGPT integration
- Automates mundane tasks
- No code required
- API integration
- Beta version free
Listed limitations
- Only supported on MacOS Monterey/Ventura
- Requires credit card for native mode
- Compatibility issues with certain applications
- No control over proxy server blocking
- Unsupported applications for Inline feature
- Macs only
- No Windows support
- No Linux support
- Still in beta
- Possible future costs