Numi vs Raycast
We give Numi and Raycast the same GPA: 3.4 out of 4.0. Numi grades higher on value for money. Raycast grades higher on the free plan. They get the same grade on features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Numi
Text-based calculator for Mac with unit and currency conversion
Raycast
Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI
How we grade them
| 3.4GPANumiVery good | 3.4GPARaycastVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A$29.99 once at the Paddle checkout, with no subscription. That's less than a year of a typical paid utility here, and you keep it. It's also in Setapp, if you already pay the $14.99 a month for that. | BThe free app is the bargain. Pro is $96 a year, or $10 a month, and it's mostly AI plus sync. You can't buy sync without the AI, and the top AI models need the $20 tier. |
| Free plan and trial | BIt's a free download, and the license adds unlimited notes and iCloud sync. But the changelog says creating a new note requires activation, and Numi doesn't state the free note limit. So we can't tell you how far free goes. | ALauncher, clipboard history, snippets, window management and the whole extension store, all free, even at work. What's held back is AI, sync and notes past the first 5. |
| Features | ASums in words or symbols, currencies with rates updated several times a day, units from length to CSS, time zones and date maths. Variables, running totals and averages carry across lines. JavaScript plugins add your own units, though only a limited part of the API is exposed so far. | AA launcher, clipboard manager, text expander and window manager in one. Add thousands of extensions for Linear, Slack, Notion, Spotify and the rest, or build your own. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating on record, so a B is as high as we go. You write "plus" or "divide by" like you'd say it and the result shows up, so there's little to learn. One odd bit: the buy page shows no price before checkout. | BPress a hotkey, type, hit Enter. That bit takes a minute. The rest is hotkeys, aliases and extensions you set up yourself, and some users say version 2 came with bugs. |
| Platforms and integrations | BMac, a Windows build and a terminal version for macOS and Linux, plus an Alfred workflow and iCloud sync. Three systems on paper. But Windows is labelled a preview and the Linux desktop app is still listed as coming soon. | BMac, Windows, iPhone and iPad, plus a browser extension. No Android or Linux, and Raycast says the Windows app doesn't have every Mac feature yet. The extension API is a real plus. |
| Best for | sums you type out in plain words on a Mac | running your computer from the keyboard |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Numi and Raycast. How we grade
Where they differ
- Numi starts at $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License). Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
- Only Numi lists a Linux app.
- Only Raycast lists an iOS app.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- Numi can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Numi also covers natural-language input and calculator.
- Raycast also covers launcher, clipboard manager, window management and text expansion.
At a glance
| Numi | Raycast | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $29.99 one-time purchase (Numi License) | $96 / year, billed annually |
| Free plan | Free download. A license activates unlimited notes and iCloud sync, and the changelog says creating a new note requires activation; the vendor does not state the free note limit. | Core features such as clipboard history (kept 3 months), snippets, quicklinks, calculator and window management, the extension store, and up to 5 Raycast Notes. AI is not included. |
| Free trial | None listed | Free Pro trial for eligible new accounts; trial AI credits expire after 7 days |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| iOS | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | Dzmitry Nikalayeu | Raycast Technologies Ltd. |
| Price read from | checkout.paddle.com | raycast.com |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Numi
- Mac users doing quick sums with currencies, units or percentages
- Keeping a running calculation with labels and comments beside the numbers
- Buyers who prefer a one-time license to a subscription
Raycast
- Mac and Windows users who prefer the keyboard to the mouse
- Replacing separate clipboard, snippet and window utilities with one app
- Developers who want to build their own commands and extensions
- Teams that share snippets, quicklinks and internal extensions
Worth knowing
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.
Raycast
- AI is not part of the free plan; Raycast AI, cloud sync and unlimited notes need Pro.
- The free plan keeps 3 months of clipboard history and allows 5 Raycast Notes.
- Top-tier AI models need the Plus or Max tier, at $20 or $50 a month.
- The Windows app does not yet have every macOS feature; Raycast says it is still bringing them across.
Key features
Numi
- Calculations written as text
- Type an expression in words or symbols, such as a dollar amount in euros minus a percentage discount, and Numi answers it. Word operators such as plus, times and divide by work alongside signs.
- Currency and unit conversion
- Converts currencies by ISO code, name or sign, with rates updated several times a day, plus cryptocurrencies and units of length, area, volume, weight, temperature, data and CSS.
- Time zones and dates
- Shows the current time for a city or time zone, converts a given time from one zone to another, and handles date arithmetic such as today plus two weeks.
- Variables, sums and averages
- Values can be assigned to variables and reused on later lines. The prev token refers to the previous line's result, and sum and average work on the lines above.
- JavaScript plugins
- Extensions written in JavaScript add global variables, custom units and custom functions. The documentation says only a limited part of the API is exposed so far.
- Terminal version and Alfred workflow
- A command-line version, numi-cli, installs on macOS and Linux, and an Alfred workflow built on it answers expressions typed into the launcher.
Raycast
- Launcher with hotkeys and aliases
- Open apps, search files and run commands from one keyboard-driven window, and assign hotkeys or aliases to the commands and apps you use most.
- Extension store
- Thousands of extensions for tools such as Linear, Slack, Notion and Spotify. The extension API lets anyone with web development skills build their own.
- Clipboard history, snippets, quicklinks
- Built-in utilities included in the free plan. Free keeps clipboard history for 3 months.
- Window management
- Window management commands are part of the free core features; creating custom window management commands needs Pro.
- Raycast AI
- Pro adds Quick AI and AI Chat on a monthly credit allowance. A browser extension for Safari, Chrome, Firefox and Chromium browsers passes the active tab to the AI.
- Notes and iOS companion app
- Raycast Notes captures quick thoughts: 5 notes on Free and unlimited on Pro. The iOS app carries AI, notes, snippets and quicklinks; syncing them across devices needs Pro.
Plans
Numi
Free download$0
Numi without activation. The changelog says creating a new note requires a license.
Numi License$29.99
one-time purchase (US price at the Paddle checkout)
Activates unlimited notes and iCloud sync. Sold through Paddle, which the buy page names as reseller and merchant of record.
Setapp$14.99
per month, through a Setapp membership
The Mac app as part of the Setapp catalog. Setapp's Numi listing prices membership from $14.99 a month, free for 7 days.
Raycast
Free$0
Core launcher features, thousands of extensions, custom extensions, 3 months of clipboard history and 5 Raycast Notes. No AI.
Pro$96
per year, or $10 / month billed monthly
Raycast AI with 500 credits a month, cloud sync, dictation, translator, custom themes, unlimited notes and custom window management commands.
Pro (Plus tier)$192
per year, or $20 / month billed monthly
Pro features with 3,000 AI credits a month and access to top-tier AI models.
Pro (Max tier)$480
per year, or $50 / month billed monthly
Pro features with 7,500 AI credits a month and access to top-tier AI models.
Teams Pro$144
per user / year, or $15 / user / month billed monthly
Pro for each member plus unlimited shared commands and a private store. Plus and Max tiers cost more; a free Teams plan caps sharing at 30 snippets and 30 quicklinks.
EnterpriseCustom
Teams Pro plus an AI Control Center and admin controls such as SAML/SCIM, domain capture, enforced 2FA and extension and IP allow-lists.
Ways to pay less
Numi
No public discounts listed.
Raycast
- Annual discount
Annual billing saves 20%
Pro is $96 a year against $10 a month, which is $120 over twelve months. Teams Pro is $144 per user a year against $15 per user a month. Both work out 20% cheaper.
- Education
50% off Pro for verified students
Raycast's pricing FAQ says verified students get a 50% discount on the Pro plan through an application form.
