Make
Raycast
| Feature | Make | Raycast |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10.59/mo | Free / from $8/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Best For | power-users, agencies, developers, small-businesses | mac-developers, power-users, productivity-enthusiasts, keyboard-driven-workflows |
| Founded | 2012 | 2020 |
| Scenarios | ✓ | ✗ |
| Modules | ✓ | ✗ |
| Routers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Webhooks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Data Stores | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Launcher | ✗ | ✓ |
| Extensions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Chat | ✗ | ✓ |
| Window Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Clipboard History | ✗ | ✓ |
| Snippets | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quicklinks | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Make Pros
- Visual workflow builder
- Affordable pricing
- 1,000+ app integrations
- Complex branching logic
✗ Make Cons
- Steeper learning curve than Zapier
- Smaller app library
- Can be slow with large scenarios
✓ 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
Make is built for power users and agencies, with a focus on scenarios and modules. Raycast targets mac developers and power users and leads with launcher and extensions.
Pricing is close: Raycast starts at $8/mo versus $10.59/mo for Make — 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.
Feature-wise, Raycast offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Make takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for power users — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Raycast has a slight overall edge — but if visual workflow builder matters most to you, Make may still be the right call.
