Raycast vs Alfred Powerpack
Raycast says it does the job of Alfred Powerpack for less. Here's the price, what you get, and what you give up.
The short answer
Free vs £34 Powerpack
Free instead of paying for Alfred Powerpack
Pick Raycast if you want
Launcher, clipboard history, snippets, window management, extensions.
Stay with Alfred Powerpack if this is a deal-breaker
AI and cloud sync sit on a paid plan.
| Raycast | Alfred Powerpack | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free vs £34 Powerpack | — |
| Saving | Free | — |
| Best for | Launcher, clipboard history, snippets, window management, extensions. | Teams that want the biggest, most complete option |
| Trade-off | AI and cloud sync sit on a paid plan. | You pay more |
| Switching effort | Easy | — |
| Last checked | 2026-11-11 |
Questions people ask
Is Raycast cheaper than Alfred Powerpack?
Raycast says it is, by about 100%: Free vs £34 Powerpack. Check both pricing pages before you buy.
What do you give up switching from Alfred Powerpack to Raycast?
AI and cloud sync sit on a paid plan.
What do you get with Raycast?
Launcher, clipboard history, snippets, window management, extensions.
How do I switch from Alfred Powerpack to Raycast?
Export your data first, test a small import, run both side by side for a week, then cancel before your renewal date.