Raycast doesn't support Windows. AskDesk does.A native Windows productivity launcher with AI assistant, keyboard shortcuts, and voice commands.
Free • Available on Microsoft Store
✓ Windows 10/11 • ✓ Free forever • ✓ No credit card required
Raycast is built exclusively for macOS and has no plans for Windows support.
Raycast is built using macOS-specific APIs and frameworks that don't exist on Windows. It's not just a matter of porting—the entire foundation is Mac-only.
The Raycast team has confirmed they have no plans to support Windows. They're focused exclusively on the Mac ecosystem.
That's why we built AskDesk—a productivity launcher designed specifically for Windows users, with features Raycast users love plus Windows-specific superpowers.
Everything Raycast users love, built natively for Windows
| Feature | AskDeskWindows | RaycastmacOS Only |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Support | ||
| Keyboard Launcher | ||
| AI Assistant | ||
| Voice Commands | Limited | |
| Clipboard History | ||
| Web Search | ||
| Custom Commands | ||
| Bangs (!commands) | Extensions | |
| Inline Calculator | ||
| Free Tier | Forever Free | Free tier |
| Pro Pricing | $8/mo | $10/mo |
Type naturally, get instant results
Instantly search files, apps, and folders across your entire system. No more clicking through directories.
Ask anything and get AI-powered answers instantly. No need to open a browser or switch apps.
Control Windows with natural language. Shut down, restart, clear temp files, adjust settings—all from the keyboard.
Use bangs (!yt, !gh, !wiki) to search any website instantly. Create your own custom bangs for your favorite sites.
Type any math expression and get instant results. No need to open calculator or switch contexts.
Access everything you've copied with rich previews. Images, code snippets, text—all searchable and instantly accessible.
Everything Raycast users love, optimized for Windows
Navigate Windows at the speed of thought. Never touch your mouse again with powerful keyboard shortcuts.
Sub-100ms response times. Optimized indexing and caching means results appear as fast as you can type.
Built-in AI for questions, text generation, and code explanations. No context switching required.
Control Windows with your voice. Dictate text, run commands, and search hands-free.
DuckDuckGo-style shortcuts for instant searches. !yt, !gh, !reddit, or create your own.
Create custom commands and workflows. Build exactly the tool you need with powerful scripting.
Everything you need to know about Raycast for Windows
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Free • Available on Microsoft Store
✓ Windows 10/11 • ✓ Free forever • ✓ Pro: $8/month • ✓ 7-day trial