Which is cheaper, Augment Code or Raycast?

Raycast is 2.0x cheaper than Augment Code. Augment Code starts at $20/mo, Raycast starts at $0/mo.

Does Augment Code have a free tier?

No, Augment Code does not have a free tier.

Augment Code has drop-in switching cost. Raycast has moderate switching cost. Augment Code is easier to switch away from.

Ai Coding

Augment Code

AI coding assistant with Context Engine, code review, MCP tools, and enterprise-grade security

Switching Cost: drop-in

Raycast

← More affordable

Productivity launcher for macOS with AI assistant, clipboard history, snippets, and extensions

Switching Cost: moderate

Price sensitivity favors Raycast, which costs about 2.0x less than Augment Code.

Startups take note: Raycast provides a free tier, while Augment Code requires payment from day one.

Pricing philosophy differs — Augment Code charges per-seat, but Raycast takes a flat-rate approach.

Price-conscious teams should choose Raycast — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price-conscious teams should choose Raycast — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price Difference

2.0x

Raycast is cheaper by $10/mo

Free Tier

Raycast

Has a free tier option

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Augment Code

Lower switching costs for easier migration