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Jarvis vs Raycast

Jarvis lands on Depends, and Raycast lands on Worth it.

Jarvis versus Raycast
CompareJarvisRaycast
VerdictDependsWorth it
Best forPersonal, non-sensitive daily useMac power users
Who it's not forAnyone handling confidential, client, or regulated dataCasual users fine with free built-in Spotlight
PrivacyNo known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.²No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed; some user privacy questions remain unanswered.11
Support qualityNo support evidence in sourcesNo support evidence in sources
Public sentimentNo reviews of itself surfaced; every reviewed user opinion covers a different 'Jarvis' product.⁵Users praise the speed, free core, and extension ecosystem, while criticizing v2 memory use, AI repricing, and unanswered privacy questions.
Biggest gotchaScreen-reading means broad data exposure; read the privacy policy before installing³AI pricing changed Sept 2026; verify current Pro/AI tier costs before subscribing

Pick Jarvis when

  • Personal, non-sensitive daily use
  • Cross-platform tinkerers (Win/Mac/Linux)
  • Early adopters of screen-aware AI

When Jarvis is not a fit

  • Anyone handling confidential, client, or regulated data
  • Companies needing vetted vendors with reviews and SLAs
  • Privacy-conscious users wary of screen capture

Pick Raycast when

  • Mac power users
  • Keyboard-first developers
  • Anyone replacing several single-purpose utilities
  • Teams needing shared commands (Enterprise)

When Raycast is not a fit

  • Casual users fine with free built-in Spotlight
  • Buyers who only need snippets or clipboard history
  • Teams needing written privacy answers before rollout
  • Windows-first orgs wanting mature feature parity

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