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Raycast vs Sourcegraph

Raycast logo

Raycast

Technology

Blazingly fast, totally extendable launcher

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
Sourcegraph logo

Sourcegraph

Developer Tools

Code search and intelligence platform for large codebases with Cody AI assistant

From
$16000/year
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Raycast has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Raycast the free plan includes 50 Raycast AI messages, 5 notes and 3 months of clipboard history; Sourcegraph enterprise pricing starting at $16k annually creates significant barrier for small teams
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Raycast and Sourcegraph actually diverge.

Attributes where Raycast and Sourcegraph differ
AttributeRaycastSourcegraph
Starting priceFree$16000/year
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMacosCloud, Self-hosted
CategoryTechnologyDeveloper Tools
Founded2020Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Raycast

  • Application launcher
  • File search
  • Clipboard history
  • Snippets
  • Window management
  • Calculator
  • System commands
  • Extension ecosystem

Only in Sourcegraph

Nothing recorded that Raycast does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Raycast

  • App launchingnot Sourcegraph
  • Quick calculationsnot Sourcegraph
  • File navigationnot Sourcegraph
  • Snippet expansionnot Sourcegraph
  • Workflow automationnot Sourcegraph

Sourcegraph

  • Large-scale code migrations across hundreds of repositoriesnot Raycast
  • Enterprise governance and code ownership trackingnot Raycast
  • AI-assisted bug hunting and security pattern detectionnot Raycast
  • Onboarding engineers into large unfamiliar codebasesnot Raycast
  • Regulatory compliance and code audit trailsnot Raycast

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Raycast

  • The free plan includes 50 Raycast AI messages, 5 notes and 3 months of clipboard history
  • Advanced AI models are sold only as an add-on to the paid Pro plan at a further $8 per month on top of the $10 subscription
  • Free team workspaces cap sharing at 30 snippets, 30 quicklinks and 5 commands across all extensions
  • Teams Pro is $15 per user per month, billed per seat rather than per workspace

Sourcegraph

  • Enterprise pricing starting at $16k annually creates significant barrier for small teams
  • No free tier or standard plan published; all options require custom sales engagement
  • Complex enterprise-only positioning limits adoption compared to GitHub Copilot's pervasiveness
  • Requires indexing entire codebase; not suitable for small or ephemeral projects

Pricing, plan by plan

Raycast

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Core features: Clipboard History, Quicklinks, Calculator, Snippets, Window Management
    • Thousands of community extensions
    • 3-month clipboard history
  • Pro$10/month
    • Raycast AI with advanced models
    • Unlimited clipboard history
    • Unlimited notes
  • Pro Annual$8/month
    • Same as Pro plan
    • Annual billing saves 20% compared to monthly
  • Teams FreeFree
    • No cost per user
    • Shared extensions, snippets, and quicklinks

Sourcegraph

$16000/year
  • Enterprise$16000/year
    • Scales with team size
    • Credits for AI features per user
    • Deep Search

Which should you pick?

Choose Raycast if

  • You need application launcher.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos.
  • You also want file search.
Raycast review

Choose Sourcegraph if

  • You work on Cloud, Self-hosted.
Sourcegraph review

Questions people ask

Is Raycast or Sourcegraph better?
Neither clearly leads. Raycast starts at Free and Sourcegraph at $16000/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Raycast or Sourcegraph?
Raycast has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Raycast and $16000/year for Sourcegraph.
Does Raycast or Sourcegraph run on more platforms?
Raycast runs on Macos. Sourcegraph runs on Cloud, Self-hosted.
Can I use Raycast for free?
Yes. Raycast has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sourcegraph starts at $16000/year.
What is Raycast best used for?
Raycast is most often used for app launching, quick calculations, file navigation, snippet expansion. Of those, app launching and quick calculations are not what Sourcegraph is typically brought in for.
What can Raycast do that Sourcegraph cannot?
Raycast covers Application launcher, File search, Clipboard history, Snippets.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Raycast: Does Raycast offer a free plan?

Yes. Raycast has a free plan with core features including clipboard history, quicklinks, calculator, snippets, window management, and access to thousands of community extensions.

Source
Raycast: How much does Raycast Pro cost?

Raycast Pro costs $10 per month or $8 per month when billed annually, saving 20% with yearly subscription.

Source
Raycast: Does Raycast offer team plans?

Yes. Teams Free tier is available at no cost per user with shared extensions and snippets. Teams Pro costs $15 per user per month with unlimited team members.

Source
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