Compare 12 options for tasks you use Raycast for. Their feature coverage differs; check the summaries and plan details. Keyboard-first launcher for Mac with built-in AI assistance
| Tool | Pricing | Score | API | Ongoing free tier | Self-hosting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raycastthis one Keyboard-first launcher for Mac with built-in AI assistance | Freemium | 137 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Shortwave AI agent that transforms email management and productivity | Freemium | 6 | Unknown | Unknown | No |
| Dia AI-powered browser that synthesizes your work context | Paid | 94 | Unknown | No | No |
| PaletteBrain ChatGPT integration for macOS — AI in any app | Paid | 8 | No | Unknown | No |
| ChatGPT Overlay Bar Instant ChatGPT access from your macOS menu bar | Free | 5 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Palmier Pro AI-powered video editor for Mac with collaborative agents | Freemium | 1 | No | Unknown | Yes |
| 00 Local-first AI agent platform for macOS with multi-channel integration | Free | 2 | Unknown | Yes | Yes |
| GPTChat Bring OpenAI conversations to your Slack team | Free | 3 | Unknown | Unknown | No |
| Amical Voice-to-text dictation with AI smarts across all your apps | Freemium | 3 | Unknown | Unknown | No |
| SiriGPT Voice-powered ChatGPT access on iPhone and Mac | Paid | 5 | No | Unknown | No |
| Slack AI-powered workspace intelligence built into Slack | Freemium | 1 | Yes | Yes | No |
| KeyShift AI AI text tools built into your favorite apps | Freemium | 6 | Unknown | Unknown | No |
| AskAI Multi-specialist AI platform with instant access to 9 expert assistants | Freemium | 6 | Unknown | Yes | No |
Shortwave is an AI-powered email client that uses natural language prompts to manage your inbox, draft messages, and schedule meetings. It learns your writing style and automatically categorizes emails to keep everything organized. Available across iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows with integrations for Slack, Notion, and other productivity tools.
Dia is a macOS browser that brings AI synthesis and contextual intelligence to your daily workflow. It integrates with your calendar, email, Slack, Notion, and GitHub to deliver a morning brief, generate synthesis reports, and automate routine tasks—all within a single interface.
PaletteBrain brings ChatGPT directly into macOS applications without leaving your current window. Select text, press a keyboard shortcut, run custom AI commands, and get results instantly. Works seamlessly across browsers, text editors, and any native macOS software.
A lightweight macOS application that brings ChatGPT to your menu bar for quick access without leaving your desktop. Works as an independent client, letting you ask questions and get answers instantly while maintaining your workflow. Designed for those who regularly use ChatGPT and want faster, frictionless access.
Palmier Pro is a native macOS video editor that integrates generative AI directly into the editing timeline. Create and modify video footage using AI models like Seedance and Kling, while collaborating with AI agents on the same project. Ideal for creators and developers seeking to incorporate AI into their video production workflows.
00 is a free AI agent builder that runs entirely on your machine, supporting both local models and cloud-based AI services. Connect your agents to 19+ communication channels including WhatsApp, Slack, Discord, and email, with complete control over data and privacy.
GPTChat brings AI-powered assistance directly into Slack, letting teams generate content, troubleshoot code, and answer questions without context-switching. Connect your OpenAI account and start using conversational AI across your workspace.
Amical is an AI-powered dictation tool that converts speech into perfectly formatted text, adapting tone and style to match each application. It supports over 100 languages and works seamlessly across Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android, integrating with Gmail, Slack, Notion, and dozens of other platforms. Choose between private local AI models for maximum privacy or cloud-based providers like OpenAI for advanced accuracy.
SiriGPT brings ChatGPT capabilities to Apple's voice assistant, letting you access AI directly through Siri voice commands. Designed for quick queries without opening apps, it integrates seamlessly into your iPhone and Mac workflow. Ideal for hands-free AI assistance while multitasking.
A suite of AI capabilities embedded directly into Slack, including conversation summaries, daily intelligent briefings, and Slackbot—a personal AI assistant. Teams use it to organize discussions, surface key information, and streamline workflows without leaving their workspace.
KeyShift AI brings AI-powered writing and editing directly into applications you use daily—Slack, Discord, Gmail, Notion, and more—without leaving your workflow. Use trigger commands to rewrite, translate, or compose text inline with GPT-4o, Claude, or Gemini. It saves time by eliminating the copy-paste cycle between apps.
AskAI combines multiple AI specialists (lawyer, accountant, nutritionist, etc.) with tools for writing, coding, image generation, and video creation. It integrates several language models—Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek—through one interface. Free access with daily limits; Pro plan at $14.99/month offers unlimited conversations.