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Soulver alternatives
Soulver compared with 5 alternatives: Numi, Antinote, Heynote, Raycast and LaunchBar.
Soulver is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 one-time (iPhone only), or $59 one-time for Mac, iPad and iPhone. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoulverThis tool | Free trial · from $15 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Numi | Free plan · from $29.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| 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 Soulver
- Free plan · from $29.99 one-time
Numi
Text-based calculator for Mac with unit and currency conversion
- Numi starts at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License). Soulver starts at $15 one-time (iPhone only), or $59 one-time for Mac, iPad and iPhone.
- Numi has a free plan. Soulver does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Numi lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Soulver lists an iOS app.
Suits: Mac users doing quick sums with currencies, units or percentages
- Free trial · from $5 one-time
Antinote
Mac scratchpad for temporary notes, quick math and checklists
- Antinote starts at $5 one-time purchase. Soulver starts at $15 one-time (iPhone only), or $59 one-time for Mac, iPad and iPhone.
- Only Soulver lists an iOS app.
- Antinote also covers notes, Pomodoro timer and menu bar app.
- Soulver 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. Soulver starts at $15 one-time (iPhone only), or $59 one-time for Mac, iPad and iPhone.
- Heynote has a free plan. Soulver does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Heynote lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Soulver lists an iOS app.
- Soulver can be bought with a one-time purchase.
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. Soulver starts at $15 one-time (iPhone only), or $59 one-time for Mac, iPad and iPhone.
- Raycast has a free plan. Soulver does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Raycast lists a Windows app.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- Soulver 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). Soulver starts at $15 one-time (iPhone only), or $59 one-time for Mac, iPad and iPhone.
- LaunchBar has a free plan. Soulver does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Soulver lists an iOS app.
- LaunchBar also covers launcher, clipboard manager and file management.
- Soulver also covers natural-language input.
Suits: Mac users who want to keep their hands on the keyboard
Limits worth knowing in Soulver
- Apple platforms only: it requires macOS 14, iPadOS 17 or iOS 17 or later, and the site lists no Windows, Android or web version.
- There is no free plan. After the 60-day trial, sheets can still be viewed and exported, but creating and editing them requires a purchase.
- Access to 150k+ stocks, Wolfram|Alpha queries and advanced weather data costs a separate $26 a year on the App Store.
- Major versions are paid upgrades, which the vendor says have averaged seven years apart; Soulver 3 owners get Soulver 4 at half price.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Soulver?
The alternatives to Soulver in this directory are Numi, Antinote, Heynote, Raycast and LaunchBar. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Soulver.
Is there a free alternative to Soulver?
Yes. Heynote is free to use. Numi, Raycast and LaunchBar have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Soulver alternatives work on Windows?
The Soulver listing does not include a Windows app. Numi, Heynote and Raycast list one.
Which Soulver alternatives work on Linux?
The Soulver listing does not include a Linux app. Numi and Heynote list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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