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Raycast Pro
Raycast Pro is the paid tier of Raycast, an all-in-one macOS launcher that adds AI chat, cloud sync, and premium utilities on top of the free Raycast app. It keeps the same command-palette workflow as the base product but unlocks unlimited clipboard history, custom themes, translator access, and synced notes across Mac and iOS.
Compared with Spotlight or Alfred, Raycast Pro pushes deeper into daily workflows with a built-in extension store, native integrations for tools like Jira and GitHub, and OS-level AI that can switch between dozens of models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Mistral, and others. The Pro plan starts at $8 per month on annual billing, with a separate Advanced AI add-on for the highest-tier models.
Developers, designers, and other Mac power users who live in keyboard shortcuts are the core audience. Raycast Pro fits teams that want one launcher for snippets, window management, quicklinks, and coding help without opening a browser tab for every task.
Raycast AI chat with models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Mistral, Perplexity, and xAI
Cloud Sync for snippets, notes, and chats across Mac and iOS devices
Unlimited clipboard history versus the 3-month limit on the free plan
Unlimited Raycast Notes compared with 5 notes on the free tier
Custom window management commands for positioning and resizing app windows
Built-in Translator for on-the-fly text translation and pronunciation checks
Custom themes plus hundreds of community theme options
Bundles launcher, clipboard, snippets, and AI chat in one macOS command palette
Extension store covers Jira, GitHub, Google Workspace, and custom developer tools
Cloud Sync keeps snippets and notes aligned across Mac and iOS
Annual Pro plan starts at $8 per month with a free trial option
Full Pro features, including Cloud Sync and Raycast AI, are limited on Windows beta
Advanced AI models require the $16 per month Pro + Advanced AI tier
Student discount covers Pro only and excludes the Advanced AI add-on
How much does Raycast Pro cost?
Raycast Pro is $8 per month on annual billing or $10 per month on a monthly plan. The Pro + Advanced AI bundle is $16 per month annually and unlocks the highest-tier models listed on the Raycast pricing page.
What does Raycast Pro include beyond the free app?
Raycast Pro adds Raycast AI, Cloud Sync, unlimited clipboard history, unlimited Raycast Notes, custom window management, custom themes, and the Translator. The free Raycast app still includes core launcher features and thousands of extensions.
Can Raycast Pro sync settings between Macs?
Yes. Raycast Pro includes Cloud Sync so snippets, notes, and AI chats stay consistent across multiple Macs and iOS devices. The feature is listed on the Raycast Pro plan comparison table.
Does Raycast Pro work on Windows?
Raycast runs on Windows in public beta, but the Pro page notes that Cloud Sync and Raycast AI are limited on Windows. macOS remains the primary platform for the full Pro feature set.
Can I bring my own API keys to Raycast Pro?
Yes. Raycast Pro supports BYOK for OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google API keys. The Pro FAQ states that inputs are not recorded or used to train models when using Raycast AI.
Is there a student discount for Raycast Pro?
Raycast offers a 50% student discount on the Pro plan through a verified application form. The discount applies to Raycast Pro only and does not cover the Advanced AI add-on.