Glaze by Raycast
Glaze lets you build desktop apps by describing what you want in plain language.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Build desktop apps with plain language AI
Who should look elsewhere
Currently only supports macOS and Apple Silicon
Pros
- +No coding skills needed to create functional desktop apps
- +Local-first design ensures privacy and offline capability
- +Beautiful default UI that can be personalized
Cons
- −Currently only supports macOS and Apple Silicon
- −Credit system may limit heavy usage without a paid plan
Key features
- ✓Describe apps in plain language and the AI builds them
- ✓Local-first execution with no server or internet dependency
- ✓OS integration: file system, keyboard shortcuts, menu bar, background processes
- ✓Publish apps to the public Glaze Store or share privately
- ✓Team plans include a private store and centralized billing
- ✓Credit system tracks usage; top-ups available on paid plans
- ✓Own the code and content of every app you build
- ✓Connect to external APIs, local files, and AI models
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | — | month | 120 credits launch welcome pack; Browse and install apps; Publish to public store |
| Pro | $25 | month | 200 monthly credits; Browse and install apps; Credit top-ups |
| Team | $35 | month · per seat | 200 monthly credits / seat; Browse and install apps; Centralized billing |