Raycast
US alternative: AlfredRaycast is a desktop launcher that brings application search, commands, text snippets, window management and extensions into a single interface.
Overview
Raycast combines an application launcher with commands, snippets, window management, and an extension store. It supports individual users and teams with shared workflows and productivity features. The service is offered by Raycast Technologies Ltd., a company registered in England and Wales.
Why it is listed
Replaces
Alfred
European signal
European details are still being reviewed
Privacy and hosting notes
Official terms identify Raycast Technologies Ltd. in England and Wales; privacy and security materials should be checked for current subprocessors and data regions.
Funding and ownership
The official company history reports a $2.7M seed round and a $15M Series A; later company materials report additional financing, but no single current total was confirmed.