Craft is beautiful but Apple-only. NotepadOne works everywhere, is private, and costs 40-70% less. Here's an honest comparison.
See exactly how NotepadOne and Craft differ
| Feature | NotepadOne | Craft |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | 30 notes, full features No device limits | Limited Basic features, limited blocks |
| Premium Price | $2.99/mo or $24/year | $5-10/mo Personal $5 / Pro $10 |
| No Login Required | ||
| Privacy (No Tracking) | ||
| Works Completely Offline | Partial | |
| Cross-Platform | Any browser Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS | Apple only Mac, iPhone, iPad |
| Rich Text Editing | ||
| Folders & Organization | ||
| Cloud Sync | Premium only | |
| Native App Experience | Web-based PWA | |
| Daily Notes | ||
| AI Features | ||
| Note Sharing Options | 1 free, unlimited Premium Public links, passwords, permissions | |
| Real-Time Collaboration | Premium only Live cursors & instant sync | |
| Export Options | Markdown | PDF, Markdown, TextBundle |
| Learning Curve | Low | Low |
It depends on your setup. NotepadOne is better if you use multiple platforms (Windows, Linux, Android) or want complete privacy with no account required. Craft is better if you're fully in the Apple ecosystem and want beautiful native apps with deep iOS/macOS integration.
Yes! Export your Craft documents as Markdown, then copy them into NotepadOne. Our editor supports standard markdown formatting, so your notes will look great. You'll also gain access on Windows, Linux, and Android devices.
Platform and privacy. Craft is a beautifully designed native app that only works on Apple devices and requires an account. NotepadOne is web-based, works on any device with a browser, requires no login, and stores notes locally by default. NotepadOne also costs $2.99 vs Craft's $5-10/month.
For most note-taking, yes. NotepadOne offers rich text editing, folders, cloud sync, and real-time collaboration. You'll miss Craft's native app polish, daily notes feature, and AI assistant. But you'll gain cross-platform access, full privacy, and significant cost savings.
NotepadOne is cheaper because we focus on one thing: private note-taking. We don't build native apps for each platform, AI features, or complex document styling. This allows us to keep costs low and pass savings to you ($2.99 vs $5-10/month).
Yes, with Premium. NotepadOne Premium ($2.99/month) includes real-time collaboration with live cursors, instant sync, and unlimited shared notes. Free users get 1 fully-featured shared note with password protection, public links, and permission controls. Free users can also accept unlimited collaboration invites. It's comparable to Craft's collaboration but at a fraction of the cost.
Start with 30 free notes. No login, no credit card, no platform lock-in.
Save $2-7/month compared to Craft
30 notes free forever • Premium $2.99/month • No credit card required