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Mohamed I.
MI
Associate Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
""Spotlight Killer with Superpowers" or "Essential Tool for Power Users""
What do you like best about Raycast?

The incredible speed and flexibility of the extensions. I love being able to connect all my services (GitHub, Notion, Linear) and perform actions without ever leaving the launcher. The Snippets and Clipboard History are indispensable, and the built-in features like Window Management and Quicklink search make it a true all-in-one productivity hub. It saves me tons of time every day. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raycast?

While the extension marketplace is growing, some key integrations are still missing or less mature than competitors' plugins. Also, the setup for certain features can be a little intimidating for a beginner, requiring a bit of a learning curve to truly unlock its power. The full feature set is primarily for macOS, limiting utility if I switch operating systems frequently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Build custom tools coded with known libraries. Perfect for a Software Developer"
What do you like best about Raycast?

Let me start with the basic pros of Raycast. It sticks to the design language of Mac Os. It comes with bunch of extensions in built and you can do basic things like calculations.

The best thing about Raycast is that it lets you build custom extensions using React. You just install one or two libraries in npm project and code. The dev tools are also very easy to work with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raycast?

I never do file search as I am relatively organised and tend to locate the files. When I tried (may be once or twice) to search files in Raycast it was bad experience.

When you are typing a command it searches in applications and built in commands. But as a backup it doesn't search anywhere else. I prefer it to be google search but some might want files search. It supports neither. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lindsey P.
LP
Technology Coordinator
Primary/Secondary Education
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A MacOS launcher that offers many options, but on a steep learning curve."
What do you like best about Raycast?

Raycast does simplify repetative activities, and give the user a one-stop-shop for many different task they may have. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raycast?

I find that there is a steep learning curve, as to get full potential of the application there are many text and keyboard shortcuts to learn, and if you don't use it often, you can find yourself always needing to look them up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shiny C.
SC
Senior Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The best replacement for spotlight"
What do you like best about Raycast?

- Fuzzy search for app/file

- Tons of app integrations

- friendly keyboard interactions

- Easy to extend the customize scripts Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raycast?

basically no, but settings sync between devices required pro (paid) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Muhammad N.
MN
Full Stack Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"One of the Top Applications on macOS"
What do you like best about Raycast?

Raycast makes searching for my apps and files much easier, saving me lot of time. It also allows me to integrate with other apps Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raycast?

I 'm totally happy with the current usage; there's nothing I dislike as of now. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
AM
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Mac navigation and productivity taken to the next level"
What do you like best about Raycast?

Do you want to be able to navigate your entire computer with simple hotkeys and a search and even have AI built into the search? You've found the solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raycast?

Uh, I suppose that it can't control my mouse and keyboard yet? Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Yuri K.
YK
Software Engineer (Ruby) / SCRUM Master at Profitero
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The best app on my Mac"
What do you like best about Raycast?

I'm happy! I've found a replacement for Alfred - it's more customizable and has great extensions. It has all the functionality I need for my daily work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raycast?

Navigation can be annoying when I'm trying to exit an extension. If I'm too deep in my plugin, I have to press the Esc key multiple times. There doesn't seem to be a workaround for this minor issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Victor B.
VB
Product Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Everything Spotlight should be and more"
What do you like best about Raycast?

it is easy, simple to use and allows to be easily extendable via plugins and add-ons Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raycast?

it doesnt come by default and I am not able to use it on my windows machines Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Roberto B.
RB
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Raycast - The App Mac Users Didn’t Know They Needed"
What do you like best about Raycast?

Ability to streamline productivity tasks and functions under one super accessible and easy to use application. It's flexibility of use is also great Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raycast?

Initial learning curve for some of its more advanced features may be steep but once over it users will find that raycast is very powerful Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Daniel C.
DC
Creative Consultant | Workshop Facilitator
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Raycast is like magic at your fingertips"
What do you like best about Raycast?

You can get pretty much anything done with a few commands. It's super fast and intuitive. Works like magic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raycast?

I couldn't find downsides yet other than I wished it was available on mobile somehow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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