Raycast
Timely
| Feature | Raycast | Timely |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $8/mo | From $11/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | mac-developers, power-users, productivity-enthusiasts, keyboard-driven-workflows | consultants, agencies, freelancers, remote-teams |
| Founded | 2020 | 2014 |
| Launcher | ✓ | ✗ |
| Extensions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Window Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Clipboard History | ✓ | ✗ |
| Snippets | ✓ | ✗ |
| Quicklinks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Memory Timeline | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Budgets | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Dashboard | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Billable Hours | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Timely Pros
- Fully automatic time capture
- Beautiful interface
- Memory timeline feature
- Privacy-focused
✗ Timely Cons
- No free plan
- AI capture needs training period
- Mobile tracking less reliable
The Verdict
Raycast is built for mac developers and power users, with a focus on launcher and extensions. Timely targets consultants and agencies and leads with automatic-tracking and memory-timeline.
Pricing is close: Raycast starts at $8/mo versus $11/mo for Timely — not a deciding factor on its own.
Raycast has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Timely requires a paid subscription from day one.
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 Timely takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Raycast has a slight overall edge — but if fully automatic time capture matters most to you, Timely may still be the right call.