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Alfred
Other
★ 4.7
rating
£34 one-time (Powerpack)
starts at
Free
tier
VS
★ Winner
Raycast
Other
★ 4.9
rating
$8/mo (Pro with AI)
Quick verdict
Raycast wins for mac developers and power users.
Raycast has a 4.9 rating vs 4.7 for Alfred. Alfred is the better pick if you need mac power users who prefer one-time payment over subscriptions.
Performance overview
Alfred
Raycast
Overall
4.74.9
Ease of use
4.55.0
Value for money
4.34.9
Features
Side-by-side comparison
Choose based on your needs
Choose Alfred if...
Best for
Mac power users who prefer one-time payment over subscriptions
One-time payment
Incredibly powerful workflows
Choose Raycast if...
Best for
Mac developers and power users
Incredible speed
Massive extension ecosystem