Raycast 2.0
For power users: Raycast 2.0 launches apps and automates workflows from one ergonomic launcher so you reclaim hours lost to context switching.
Built by Samuel Kraft, Jac Peregrine-Davies, Stephånie Leöng and 36 others · Productivity · Freemium
In category: #102 of 1428 · Productivity
Raycast 2.0 is a Product Hunt listing on Launch Llama with 320 total upvotes, founded by Samuel Kraft, Jac Peregrine-Davies, Stephånie Leöng and 36 others who joined in Sep 2026, compared against 5 alternatives.
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Samuel Kraft, Jac Peregrine-Davies, Stephånie Leöng and 36 others (Joined Sep 2026)
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Launched on Launch Llama Sep 13, 2026 · #8 of 31 that day




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Raycast is a collection of powerful productivity tools within an extendable launcher for Mac and Windows. It helps professionals work faster by providing keyboard-first access to tools, AI features, and thousands of extensions.
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Raycast 2.0 has 320 upvotes, including the votes it received on Product Hunt, which ranks it #102 of 1,428 Productivity tools on Launch Llama by upvotes, in the top 10%. It has been listed on Launch Llama since September 2026. No Launch Llama members have upvoted it yet and it has no reviews yet.
Raycast 2.0 is an extendable launcher for Mac and Windows that provides keyboard-first access to tools, AI features, and thousands of extensions. Swyvo is a keyboard-driven app launcher for Windows, while Raycast 2.0 also manages clipboard history, windows, calendar, and files.
Raycast 2.0 vs Swyvo
Raycast 2.0 is an extendable launcher for Mac and Windows that provides keyboard-first access to tools, AI features, and thousands of extensions. Swyvo is a keyboard-driven app launcher for Windows, while Raycast 2.0 also manages clipboard history, windows, calendar, and files.
| Raycast 2.0 | Swyvo | Glaze by Raycast | Raybeam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it does | For power users: Raycast 2.0 launches apps and automates workflows from one ergonomic launcher so you reclaim hours lost to context switc… | Keyboard-Driven App Launcher | For Mac users: Glaze turns your app ideas into real dock apps via chat, so you get personal software that works offline and launches inst… | For macOS users: Raybeam enables flexible screen sharing of draggable regions across Zoom, Slack, Teams—ideal for multi-monitor setups. |
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium | Paid |
| Free plan | Yes, free plan | Yes, free plan | Yes, free plan | No free plan listed |
| Category | Productivity | Startups | Mac | Productivity |
| Upvotes on Launch Llama | 320 | 3 | 580 | 185 |
| Listed on Launch Llama | September 2026 | September 2026 | July 2026 | May 2026 |
Key Features
- Access AI chat and agents integrated with your favorite tools
- Create and insert snippets to avoid repeating text
- Create quicklinks to launch anything from anywhere
- Manage clipboard history, windows, calendar, and files
- Browse and install thousands of community-built extensions
Use Cases
- Developers who need to manage issues and sprints without switching applications
- Teams collaborating on shared snippets, quicklinks, and custom extensions
- Professionals automating repetitive tasks using snippets and hotkeys
Who it is for
- Power users who prefer keyboard-first workflows on macOS and Windows.
- Software developers and design engineers who work across Linear, Jira, Slack, and Notion.
- Designers and creators who use tools like Figma-adjacent apps, CleanShot X, and TinyPNG daily.
Pricing
Free plan available with core features. Pro plans start at $10/month with AI, Cloud Sync, and custom themes. Teams and Enterprise plans available.
Raycast 2.0 at a glance
- 01What it is
- Raycast 2.0: For power users: Raycast 2.0 launches apps and automates workflows from one ergonomic launcher so you reclaim hours lost to context switching.
- 02Pricing
- Raycast 2.0 pricing: Free plan available with core features.
- 03Best for
- Raycast 2.0 is best for power users who prefer keyboard-first workflows on macOS and Windows., software developers and design engineers who work across Linear, Jira, Slack, and Notion. and designers and creators who use tools like Figma-adjacent apps, CleanShot X, and TinyPNG daily.
- 04Alternatives
- Top Raycast 2.0 alternatives on Launch Llama: Glaze by Raycast, Raybeam and Swyvo.
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