- Pick it if you are:
- Windows power users and sysadmins; Developers comfortable scripting
- Top complaint:
- AutoHotkey v1 scripts not working after installing v2
- Price:
- Free plan
- Pick it if you are:
- Mac developers; Keyboard-first power users
- Top complaint:
- Raycast hotkey not working or not opening
- Price:
- Free plan, paid from $10/mo
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
AutoHotkey
- AutoHotkey v1 scripts not working after installing v2(7/10)
- AutoHotkey v2 error: This line does not contain a recognized action(6/10)
Raycast
No signals
AutoHotkey
- AutoHotkey hotkeys not working in admin windows(7/10)
- AutoHotkey blocked or banned in games with anti-cheat(8/10)
Raycast
No signals
AutoHotkey
- Antivirus flags AutoHotkey or compiled .exe as a virus(7/10)
- Is it safe to run downloaded AutoHotkey scripts?(6/10)
Raycast
No signals
AutoHotkey
- AutoHotkey Send not working in games and some apps(6/10)
- AutoHotkey modifier key stuck after Send(6/10)
Raycast
- Raycast clipboard history stops saving(7/10)
- Window management breaks after macOS updates(6/10)
- Raycast extensions fail or error out(6/10)
AutoHotkey
- Is AutoHotkey hard to learn? It is a programming language(6/10)
Raycast
No signals
AutoHotkey
- AutoHotkey hotkeys not working with non-English keyboard layouts(5/10)
Raycast
- Snippets and hyper key don't behave as expected(4/10)
AutoHotkey
- AutoHotkey script slow or lagging under heavy CPU load(4/10)
Raycast
- Raycast hotkey not working or not opening(8/10)
- Raycast uses too much memory or CPU(7/10)
- Raycast feels slower than Alfred(5/10)
AutoHotkey
- AutoHotkey has no official support, only forum and Reddit(5/10)
Raycast
- Raycast has no refund details in its public docs(4/10)
AutoHotkey
- AutoHotkey is Windows only (no Mac, Linux or phone)(5/10)
Raycast
- Raycast for Windows is still a beta(6/10)
- Raycast iOS AI chats not syncing or crashing(4/10)
AutoHotkey
No signals
Raycast
- Raycast Pro has no option without AI(7/10)
- Raycast AI credits expire and run out(7/10)
- Why did Raycast move AI to credits?(6/10)
- Raycast vs Alfred: subscription vs one-time Powerpack(5/10)
Pricing Comparison
AutoHotkey
Users: Unlimited
Limits: Windows only, no official support, no visual macro recorder, no built-in sync or cloud
Raycast
Users: 1 user
Limits: No Raycast AI, no cloud sync, no custom themes, limited clipboard history length
Users: 1 user
Limits: Top models cost more credits
Users: 1 user
Users: 1 user
Users: 1 user
Users: 1 user
Users: 1 user
Users: per user
Users: per user
Feature Comparison
| Feature | AutoHotkey | Raycast |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Hotkeys and key remapping | ||
| App launcher | ||
| Hotstrings (text expansion) | ||
| Window management Needs Screen Recording permission on Mac | ||
| Compile to .exe Ahk2Exe; may be flagged by antivirus | ||
| Clipboard history | ||
| GUI building Code-only, no designer | ||
| Snippets | ||
| Compatibility | ||
| Works in elevated windows Needs run as admin or UI Access | ||
| v1 script compatibility in v2 Scripts need conversion | ||
| Extensibility | ||
| Extension store | ||
| AI | ||
| Raycast AI Paid only, credit-based | ||
| Platform | ||
| macOS / Linux support Windows only | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Windows app Beta | ||
| iOS app | ||
| Android app | ||
| Linux app | ||
| Ease of use | ||
| Visual macro recorder | ||
| Launcher | ||
| App launcher / search Can be scripted, not built in | ||
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