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Raycast vs Todoist
A detailed comparison to help you choose between Raycast and Todoist.
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| Feature | Raycast | Todoist |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Monthly Cost (Solo) | $0 | $0 |
| Target Audience | solopreneurs, developers | solopreneurs, startups, creators |
| Verified | Yes | Yes |
| Solo-Friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Open Source | No | No |
| Editorial Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Categories | Productivity, Developer Tools | Productivity, Project Management |
| Key Features | Quick launcher, AI chat, Clipboard history, Window management, Snippets | Natural language task input, Projects & sections, Priority levels, Labels & filters, Recurring due dates |
| Free Tier Quality | good | good |
Pricing Breakdown
Raycast
Free: full functionality, extensions, unlimited commands. Pro: $8/month (AI, cloud sync, themes). Teams: $12/user/month (shared commands).
Todoist
Free: 5 projects, 5 collaborators. Pro: $5/month (300 projects, reminders, filters). Business: $8/user/month (team features, admin).
Integration Overlap
Shared Integrations (1)
Slack
Only in Raycast (9)
GitHubJiraLinearNotionFigmaGoogleSpotifyHomebrew1000+ extensions
Only in Todoist (8)
Google CalendarOutlookZapierIFTTTAmazon AlexaGoogle AssistantApple WatchTodoist API
Use Case Fit
Raycast
- * Productivity launcher and command palette
- * Cross-app search and navigation
- * Clipboard history management
- * Window management and organization
- * Developer workflow automation
Todoist
- * Personal task management
- * GTD and productivity workflows
- * Daily planning and prioritization
- * Habit tracking with recurring tasks
- * Quick capture across devices
Raycast
Pros
- + Fastest launcher on Mac
- + AI assistant built-in
- + Massive extension store
- + Beautiful design
Cons
- - macOS only
- - AI features require Pro plan
- - Can be overwhelming at first
Todoist
Pros
- + Natural language parsing is best-in-class
- + Beautiful, minimal interface across all platforms
- + Quick-add from anywhere is incredibly fast
- + Reliable sync across devices
Cons
- - Free plan limited to 5 active projects
- - No time tracking built in
- - Collaboration features are basic compared to ClickUp
- - No built-in calendar view on free plan
Editorial Verdict
Both tools are evenly matched on price. Raycast excels at productivity launcher and command palette, while Todoist is stronger for personal task management.
SaaSLens Editorial Team
Editorial Team