Loops
Raycast
| Feature | Loops | Raycast |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $49/mo | Free / from $8/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Best For | saas-companies, developers, product-teams, startups | mac-developers, power-users, productivity-enthusiasts, keyboard-driven-workflows |
| Founded | 2022 | 2020 |
| Event Triggers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Editor | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contact Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Launcher | ✗ | ✓ |
| Extensions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Chat | ✗ | ✓ |
| Window Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Clipboard History | ✗ | ✓ |
| Snippets | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quicklinks | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Loops Pros
- Built for SaaS specifically
- Event-triggered automation
- Clean modern interface
- Good developer tools
✗ Loops Cons
- Limited to transactional/product emails
- Newer platform less proven
- Fewer templates than Mailchimp
✓ 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
Loops is built for saas companies and developers, with a focus on event-triggers and email-editor. Raycast targets mac developers and power users and leads with launcher and extensions.
On pricing, Raycast is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $8/mo compared to $49/mo for Loops. That $41/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
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 4.4). 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 Loops takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Raycast has a slight overall edge — but if built for saas specifically matters most to you, Loops may still be the right call.