- Pick it if you are:
- Mac power users with repetitive tasks; Text expansion users on Mac
- Top complaint:
- Keyboard Maestro stops working after macOS update
- 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
Keyboard Maestro
- Keyboard Maestro macros not triggering(8/10)
- Keyboard Maestro stops working after macOS update(9/10)
- Typed string triggers stop working(7/10)
- Click at Found Image not working(6/10)
- Keyboard Maestro problems on macOS Tahoe(7/10)
- Secure Input blocks Keyboard Maestro(6/10)
- Keyboard Maestro Engine not launching at login(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)
Keyboard Maestro
- Keyboard Maestro is too complicated for beginners(6/10)
- Keyboard Maestro interface looks dated(5/10)
Raycast
No signals
Keyboard Maestro
- Macros type or paste text too fast and drop characters(5/10)
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)
Keyboard Maestro
- Keyboard Maestro is Mac only(5/10)
Raycast
- Snippets and hyper key don't behave as expected(4/10)
Keyboard Maestro
- Paid upgrade for each major version(3/10)
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)
Keyboard Maestro
- Browser and app actions fail (Safari, Chrome, Adobe)(5/10)
Raycast
No signals
Keyboard Maestro
No signals
Raycast
- Raycast for Windows is still a beta(6/10)
- Raycast iOS AI chats not syncing or crashing(4/10)
Keyboard Maestro
No signals
Raycast
- Raycast has no refund details in its public docs(4/10)
Pricing Comparison
Keyboard Maestro
Users: 1 user per license
Limits: macOS only
Users: 1 user per license
Limits: Requires a previous license
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 | Keyboard Maestro | Raycast |
|---|---|---|
| Triggers | ||
| Hotkey triggers | ||
| Typed string (text expansion) triggers Does not fire in password fields | ||
| Core | ||
| App launcher | ||
| Window management Needs Screen Recording permission on Mac | ||
| Snippets | ||
| Actions | ||
| Image search and click Needs Screen Recording permission | ||
| Run shell, AppleScript, JavaScript | ||
| Logic | ||
| Variables and conditions | ||
| Extensibility | ||
| Extension store | ||
| Utilities | ||
| Clipboard history | ||
| AI | ||
| Raycast AI Paid only, credit-based | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Windows or Linux version macOS only | ||
| Windows app Beta | ||
| iPhone / iPad app | ||
| iOS app | ||
| Android app | ||
| Linux app | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Free trial Trial download linked from the official site | ||
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