Raycast Alternative for Windows

Looking forRaycast for Windows?Meet AskDesk.

Raycast doesn't support Windows. AskDesk does.A native Windows productivity launcher with AI assistant, keyboard shortcuts, and voice commands.

Native for Windows
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Free • Available on Microsoft Store

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✓ Windows 10/11 • ✓ Free forever • ✓ No credit card required

Why Raycast Doesn't Work on Windows

Raycast is built exclusively for macOS and has no plans for Windows support.

macOS Only

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.

No Windows Support Planned

The Raycast team has confirmed they have no plans to support Windows. They're focused exclusively on the Mac ecosystem.

AskDesk: Built for Windows

That's why we built AskDesk—a productivity launcher designed specifically for Windows users, with features Raycast users love plus Windows-specific superpowers.

AskDesk vs Raycast

Everything Raycast users love, built natively for Windows

Feature
AskDeskWindows
RaycastmacOS Only
Windows Support
Keyboard Launcher
AI Assistant
Voice CommandsLimited
Clipboard History
Web Search
Custom Commands
Bangs (!commands)Extensions
Inline Calculator
Free Tier
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Pro Pricing$8/mo$10/mo

Commands That Just Work

Type naturally, get instant results

Quick Search

find project proposal.pdf

Instantly search files, apps, and folders across your entire system. No more clicking through directories.

AI Questions

explain quantum computing in simple terms

Ask anything and get AI-powered answers instantly. No need to open a browser or switch apps.

System Commands

empty recycle bin

Control Windows with natural language. Shut down, restart, clear temp files, adjust settings—all from the keyboard.

Web Search

!yt best productivity apps 2024

Use bangs (!yt, !gh, !wiki) to search any website instantly. Create your own custom bangs for your favorite sites.

Quick Math

(1250 + 380) * 0.15

Type any math expression and get instant results. No need to open calculator or switch contexts.

Clipboard History

clipboard

Access everything you've copied with rich previews. Images, code snippets, text—all searchable and instantly accessible.

All the Power You Need

Everything Raycast users love, optimized for Windows

Keyboard-First

Navigate Windows at the speed of thought. Never touch your mouse again with powerful keyboard shortcuts.

Lightning Fast

Sub-100ms response times. Optimized indexing and caching means results appear as fast as you can type.

AI Assistant

Built-in AI for questions, text generation, and code explanations. No context switching required.

Voice Commands

Control Windows with your voice. Dictate text, run commands, and search hands-free.

Bang Commands

DuckDuckGo-style shortcuts for instant searches. !yt, !gh, !reddit, or create your own.

Extensible

Create custom commands and workflows. Build exactly the tool you need with powerful scripting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Raycast for Windows

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