Clockwise
Raycast
| Feature | Clockwise | Raycast |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $6.75/mo | Free / from $8/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Best For | engineering-teams, remote-teams, managers, knowledge-workers | mac-developers, power-users, productivity-enthusiasts, keyboard-driven-workflows |
| Founded | 2016 | 2020 |
| Focus Time | ✓ | ✗ |
| Smart Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Meeting Optimization | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Slack Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar Sync | ✓ | ✗ |
| Launcher | ✗ | ✓ |
| Extensions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Chat | ✗ | ✓ |
| Window Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Clipboard History | ✗ | ✓ |
| Snippets | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quicklinks | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Clockwise Pros
- Creates Focus Time automatically
- AI resolves scheduling conflicts
- Team-wide schedule optimization
- Integrates with Google/Outlook calendars
✗ Clockwise Cons
- Requires team adoption for best results
- Can over-optimize meeting moves
- Limited value for individuals alone
✓ Raycast Pros
- Incredibly fast keyboard-driven launcher
- Rich extension store with 1000+ community extensions
- Built-in AI chat with multiple models (GPT-4, Claude)
- Window management and clipboard history included
✗ Raycast Cons
- macOS only (no Windows or Linux support)
- AI features require Pro subscription
- Some extensions less polished than native apps
The Verdict
Clockwise is built for engineering teams and remote teams, with a focus on focus-time and smart-scheduling. Raycast targets mac developers and power users and leads with launcher and extensions.
Pricing is close: Clockwise starts at $6.75/mo versus $8/mo for Raycast — not a deciding factor on its own.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Raycast edges out on user ratings (4.8 vs 4.3). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Raycast offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Clockwise takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Raycast has a slight overall edge — but if creates focus time automatically matters most to you, Clockwise may still be the right call.