Poe
Raycast
| Feature | Poe | Raycast |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $19.99/mo | Free / from $8/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Best For | ai-enthusiasts, researchers, content-creators, students | mac-developers, power-users, productivity-enthusiasts, keyboard-driven-workflows |
| Founded | 2022 | 2020 |
| Multi Model Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Bots | ✓ | ✗ |
| Bot Marketplace | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Upload | ✓ | ✗ |
| Image Generation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Web Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Code Execution | ✓ | ✗ |
| Launcher | ✗ | ✓ |
| Extensions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Chat | ✗ | ✓ |
| Window Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Clipboard History | ✗ | ✓ |
| Snippets | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quicklinks | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Poe Pros
- Access multiple AI models in one place
- Create and share custom bots
- Compare outputs across different models
- Free tier includes limited access to premium models
✗ Poe Cons
- Paid tier expensive for single-model heavy users
- Message limits on free tier are strict
- No API access for custom integrations
✓ 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
Poe is built for ai enthusiasts and researchers, with a focus on multi-model-chat and custom-bots. 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 $19.99/mo for Poe. That $11.989999999999998/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 4.2). 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 access multiple ai models in one place matters most to you, Poe may still be the right call.