Productivity
Mercury Agent vs Raycast
Both are listed in Productivity because they extend the same human capability: more of the right work, less of the mechanics. They are not interchangeable — the diff below is the reason this page exists, and it is computed from capabilities we could read from each maker's own page.
| Attribute | Mercury Agent | Raycast |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 87/100 | 80/100 |
| Price we read | open source | $10/mo |
| Free tier | yes | yes |
| Type | software | software |
| Platforms | Android · macOS · Linux · API · CLI · Slack | iOS · macOS · Web · API · Slack · Notion |
| Launched | 20 Apr 2026 | not stated |
| Page status | page read | page read |
| Last checked | 30 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Only in Mercury Agent
- Code completion
- Autonomous coding
- Sleep tracking
- API access
Only in Raycast
- Live translation
- Transcription
- Summarisation
- Meeting capture
In both
- Note-taking
- Workflow automation
Our reading
Choose Mercury Agent when a searchable place for everything you write down. Choose Raycast when working in a language you do not speak. If neither limitation is acceptable, the safest move is to open both official pages and re-check the two facts that matter to you — the ones above are dated 30 Oct 2026 and 30 Oct 2026.