Which is cheaper, Raycast or Windsurf?

Raycast is 2.0x cheaper than Windsurf. Raycast starts at $0/mo, Windsurf starts at $0/mo.

Does Raycast have a free tier?

Yes, Raycast offers a free tier with aiMessages: 50, notes: 5, clipboardHistoryMonths: 3.

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

Ai Coding

Raycast

← More affordable

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

Switching Cost: moderate

Windsurf

AI-powered IDE (formerly Codeium) with agentic coding, tab completions, and premium model access

Switching Cost: drop-in

The cost difference is substantial — Windsurf runs about 2.0x what Raycast charges.

If budget is your primary constraint, Raycast is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

If budget is your primary constraint, Raycast is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

Price Difference

2.0x

Raycast is cheaper by $10/mo

Switching Costs

Windsurf

Lower switching costs for easier migration