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Numi alternatives
Numi compared with 5 alternatives: Soulver, Antinote, Heynote, Raycast and LaunchBar.
Numi has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NumiThis tool | Free plan · from $29.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Soulver | Free trial · from $15 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Antinote | Free trial · from $5 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Heynote | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Raycast | Free plan · from $96/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| LaunchBar | Free plan · from €35 one-time | Yes | macOS |
How each one differs from Numi
- Free trial · from $15 one-time
Soulver
Notepad calculator for Mac, iPad and iPhone with an answer column
- Soulver starts at $15 one-time (iPhone only), or $59 one-time for Mac, iPad and iPhone. Numi starts at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License).
- Numi has a free plan. Soulver does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Soulver lists an iOS app.
- Only Numi lists Windows and Linux apps.
Suits: Working through multi-step sums with notes beside the numbers
- Free trial · from $5 one-time
Antinote
Mac scratchpad for temporary notes, quick math and checklists
- Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase. Numi starts at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License).
- Numi has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Numi lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Antinote also covers notes, Pomodoro timer and menu bar app.
- Numi also covers natural-language input.
Suits: Mac users who want a throwaway pad beside their main notes app
- Free
Heynote
Block-based scratchpad for developers on Mac, Windows and Linux
- Heynote is free. Numi starts at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License).
- Numi can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Heynote also covers notes and Markdown.
- Numi also covers natural-language input.
Suits: Developers who need a holding place for JSON, logs and code snippets
- Free plan · from $96/yr
Raycast
Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI
- Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. Numi starts at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License).
- Only Raycast lists an iOS app.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- Only Numi lists a Linux app.
- Numi can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac and Windows users who prefer the keyboard to the mouse
- Free plan · from €35 one-time
LaunchBar
Keyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions
- LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License). Numi starts at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License).
- Only Numi lists Windows and Linux apps.
- LaunchBar also covers launcher, clipboard manager and file management.
- Numi also covers natural-language input.
Suits: Mac users who want to keep their hands on the keyboard
Limits worth knowing in Numi
- The Windows build is labelled a preview and the Linux desktop app is listed as coming soon; on Linux only the terminal version is available.
- The terminal version does not yet support dates, time zone conversion, variables, plugins or the sum, prev and avg tokens.
- Unlimited notes and iCloud sync need the paid license, and the changelog says creating a new note requires activation.
- The buy page shows no price before checkout; $29.99 is the US price from the Paddle checkout that the Buy button opens.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Numi?
The alternatives to Numi in this directory are Soulver, Antinote, Heynote, Raycast and LaunchBar. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Numi.
Is there a free alternative to Numi?
Yes. Heynote is free to use. Raycast and LaunchBar have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Numi alternatives work on iOS?
The Numi listing does not include an iOS app. Soulver and Raycast list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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