Raycast
TimeCamp
| Feature | Raycast | TimeCamp |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $8/mo | Free / from $3.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | mac-developers, power-users, productivity-enthusiasts, keyboard-driven-workflows | freelancers, agencies, remote-teams, consultants |
| Founded | 2020 | 2009 |
| Launcher | ✓ | ✗ |
| Extensions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Window Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Clipboard History | ✓ | ✗ |
| Snippets | ✓ | ✗ |
| Quicklinks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Budgeting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Invoicing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Attendance Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Productivity Reports | ✗ | ✓ |
| 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
✓ TimeCamp Pros
- Automatic time tracking via desktop app
- Generous free plan for unlimited users
- Built-in invoicing
- Productivity analysis reports
✗ TimeCamp Cons
- Auto-tracking can misattribute time
- Desktop app can be resource-heavy
- UI feels outdated in places
The Verdict
Raycast is built for mac developers and power users, with a focus on launcher and extensions. TimeCamp targets freelancers and agencies and leads with automatic-tracking and project-budgeting.
Pricing is close: TimeCamp starts at $3.99/mo versus $8/mo for Raycast — 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.
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.
Feature-wise, Raycast offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while TimeCamp takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Raycast has a slight overall edge — but if automatic time tracking via desktop app matters most to you, TimeCamp may still be the right call.