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Domo vs Numbers

Domo logo

Domo

Business Intelligence

Business cloud for modern enterprises

From
$30000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Numbers logo

Numbers

Spreadsheets

Apple spreadsheet, free on Apple hardware, now with an optional Apple Creator Studio subscription for AI features

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Numbers has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Domo pricing is not published; contracts start around $30,000 per year minimum, making budget planning difficult without a sales conversation; Numbers numbers is not available on Windows or Android as a full application, so any collaborator outside the Apple ecosystem is limited to the basic iCloud.com web version.
  • They diverge on capability: Domo covers 1000+ Connectors, Numbers covers Canvas-style layout.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Domo and Numbers actually diverge.

Attributes where Domo and Numbers differ
AttributeDomoNumbers
Starting price$30000/yearFree
Pricing modelUnknownFree with Apple hardware, optional Apple Creator Studio subscription for AI features
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ApimacOS, iOS, Web
CategoryBusiness IntelligenceSpreadsheets
Founded2010Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Domo

  • 1000+ Connectors
  • Real-time Data
  • Mobile BI
  • Collaboration
  • App Development
  • Salesforce
  • Google Analytics
  • Facebook

Only in Numbers

  • Canvas-style layout
  • Formulas and categories
  • iCloud collaboration
  • Excel import and export
  • Apple Pencil and touch support
  • Apple Creator Studio AI features

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Domo

  • Self-service analyticsnot Numbers
  • Data explorationnot Numbers
  • Ad-hoc reportingnot Numbers
  • Collaborative analysisnot Numbers
  • Embedded analyticsnot Numbers

Numbers

  • A Mac or iPad user who wants a spreadsheet with no additional software cost beyond the devicenot Domo
  • Someone building a visually laid-out document, an invoice or a planner, rather than a dense data tablenot Domo
  • A small team already on Apple hardware collaborating through iCloud without adopting Google Workspace or Microsoft 365not Domo
  • A user who wants light AI-assisted content generation and is willing to pay for Apple Creator Studio to get itnot Domo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Domo

  • Pricing is not published; contracts start around $30,000 per year minimum, making budget planning difficult without a sales conversation
  • Visualization customization is limited compared to specialized tools like Tableau, with rigid chart types and restricted pixel-level dashboard layouts
  • Version control and merge options for dataflows are very limited, making multi-developer projects prone to conflicts and overwrites
  • Workflows cannot be edited once deployed; any changes require rebuilding from scratch
  • Semantic layer lacks code-based governance, with metric definitions scattered inside individual cards rather than in a centralized governed location

Numbers

  • Numbers is not available on Windows or Android as a full application, so any collaborator outside the Apple ecosystem is limited to the basic iCloud.com web version.
  • Complex Excel formulas, pivot tables and VBA macros do not convert reliably, so heavy Excel users moving files into Numbers risk losing functionality.
  • Its canvas-style layout that is a strength for visual documents becomes a weakness for large, dense datasets, where a fixed grid like Excel or Sheets is easier to navigate.
  • The newest AI features are now gated behind the separate Apple Creator Studio subscription, meaning the previously all-free app now has a paid tier for its most talked-about new capability.
  • Performance and formula depth trail both Excel and Google Sheets for serious financial modelling or statistical analysis.

Pricing, plan by plan

Domo

$30000/year

No published plan breakdown. See the Domo review.

Numbers

Free
  • NumbersFree
    • Free with a Mac, iPad or iPhone
    • Core spreadsheet and canvas features
    • iCloud collaboration included
  • Apple Creator Studio$12.99/month
    • AI-assisted features across Numbers, Pages and Keynote
    • Premium templates
    • 129 USD annual option

Which should you pick?

Choose Domo if

  • You need 1000+ connectors.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want real-time data.
Domo review

Choose Numbers if

  • You need canvas-style layout.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on macOS, iOS, Web.
  • You also want formulas and categories.
Numbers review

Questions people ask

Is Domo or Numbers better?
Neither clearly leads. Domo starts at $30000/year and Numbers at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Domo or Numbers?
Numbers has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $30000/year for Domo and Free for Numbers.
Does Domo or Numbers run on more platforms?
Domo runs on Web, Mobile, Api. Numbers runs on macOS, iOS, Web.
Can I use Numbers for free?
Yes. Numbers has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Domo starts at $30000/year.
What is Domo best used for?
Domo is most often used for self-service analytics, data exploration, ad-hoc reporting, collaborative analysis. Of those, self-service analytics and data exploration are not what Numbers is typically brought in for.
What can Domo do that Numbers cannot?
Domo covers 1000+ Connectors, Real-time Data, Mobile BI, Collaboration. Numbers covers Canvas-style layout, Formulas and categories, iCloud collaboration, Excel import and export.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Domo: Does Domo offer a free tier or trial?

Domo does not publish pricing on its website and does not offer a standard free tier. The platform uses a consumption-based credit model with minimum viable deployments starting around $30,000 per year. A free trial may be available upon request from the sales team.

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Numbers: Do I have to pay for Numbers?

No, it is free for anyone with a Mac, iPad or iPhone; it does not require a separate purchase.

Domo: What data sources can Domo connect to?

Domo connects to over 1,000 pre-built connectors covering cloud applications, databases, advertising platforms, file services, spreadsheets, enterprise systems, and data warehouses. Custom integrations are possible via API.

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Numbers: What does Apple Creator Studio add?

AI-assisted content generation and premium templates across Numbers, Pages and Keynote, for around 12.99 USD a month.

Domo: Can I self-host Domo or is it cloud-only?

Domo is a fully cloud-native, SaaS platform with no self-hosted option available. All data and applications run on Domo's cloud infrastructure.

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Numbers: Can I use Numbers on Windows?

Only through a limited web version at iCloud.com; there is no native Windows application.

Domo: What does the credit-based pricing model mean?

Domo charges credits based on data consumption and platform activity. One credit roughly equals processing one million rows of data, though actual burn rate varies with workflows. Users purchase credit packages providing team access with unlimited user seats; only activity consumes credits, not dashboards or team size.

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Domo: Does Domo include AI features and what do they cost?

Domo AI features are free as part of your contract, including DomoGPT for AI chat queries. Premium AI capabilities are available through Domo AI Pro, which uses consumption-based pricing on a per-use basis.

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Domo: Can multiple teams collaborate on the same dashboard in Domo?

Yes, Domo supports team collaboration on shared dashboards and datasets. However, version control and merge capabilities for dataflows are limited, which can cause conflicts when multiple developers work on the same project.

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