PhantomBuster
Raycast
| Feature | PhantomBuster | Raycast |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $69/mo | Free / from $8/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Best For | sales-teams, recruiters, growth-hackers, lead-generation | mac-developers, power-users, productivity-enthusiasts, keyboard-driven-workflows |
| Founded | 2016 | 2020 |
| Linkedin Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Data Extraction | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Finder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflow Chains | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Crm Export | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api Access | ✓ | ✗ |
| Launcher | ✗ | ✓ |
| Extensions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Chat | ✗ | ✓ |
| Window Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Clipboard History | ✗ | ✓ |
| Snippets | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quicklinks | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ PhantomBuster Pros
- Pre-built automations for LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.
- No coding required for complex scraping workflows
- Cloud-based (runs 24/7 without your computer)
- Chain multiple Phantoms for sophisticated workflows
✗ PhantomBuster Cons
- Violates most social platform terms of service
- Account ban risk on LinkedIn and other networks
- Credits system limits usage on lower plans
✓ 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
PhantomBuster is built for sales teams and recruiters, with a focus on linkedin-automation and data-extraction. 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 $69/mo for PhantomBuster. That $61/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 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: Raycast has a slight overall edge — but if pre-built automations for linkedin, twitter, etc. matters most to you, PhantomBuster may still be the right call.