Raycast
Spark
| Feature | Raycast | Spark |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $8/mo | Free / from $7.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | mac-developers, power-users, productivity-enthusiasts, keyboard-driven-workflows | professionals, small-teams, freelancers, mac-users |
| Founded | 2020 | 2015 |
| Launcher | ✓ | ✗ |
| Extensions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Window Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Clipboard History | ✓ | ✗ |
| Snippets | ✓ | ✗ |
| Quicklinks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Smart Inbox | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Writing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Email | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Priority Sorting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Spark Pros
- Beautiful design
- AI writing assistant
- Smart inbox
- Team features
✗ Spark Cons
- Limited platform support
- Privacy concerns
- Some features behind paywall
The Verdict
Raycast is built for mac developers and power users, with a focus on launcher and extensions. Spark targets professionals and small teams and leads with smart-inbox and ai-writing.
Both tools come in at similar price points ($8/mo for Raycast, $7.99/mo for Spark), so pricing won't make the decision for you.
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 Spark takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Raycast has a slight overall edge — but if beautiful design matters most to you, Spark may still be the right call.