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Craft alternatives

Craft compared with 9 alternatives: Notion, Bear, Evernote, Obsidian, Capacities and 4 more.

Craft has a free plan. Paid plans start at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly. 7 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CraftThis toolFree plan · from $96/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NotionFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
BearFree plan · from $2.99/moYesmacOS, iOS, Browser extension
EvernoteFree plan · from $99/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ObsidianFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
CapacitiesFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
AgendaFree plan · from $39.99/yrYesmacOS, iOS
MinimalFree trial · from $4.99/moTrial onlymacOS, iOS
NotePlanFree trial · from $8.33/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, iOS
SagaFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows

How each one differs from Craft

  1. Notion

    Workspace for docs, wikis, databases and projects with built-in AI

    • Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly. Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly.
    • Notion also covers databases, wiki and templates.
    • Craft also covers whiteboard, daily notes and tasks.

    Suits: Teams that want docs, a wiki and project tracking in one workspace

    Notion vs CraftNotion pricing and details

  2. Bear

    Markdown notes app for Mac, iPhone and iPad with tags and links

    • Bear starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly.
    • Only Craft lists a web app.
    • Only Craft lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Bear also covers Markdown, linked notes and web clipper.
    • Craft also covers whiteboard, daily notes and tasks.

    Suits: Writers who want a focused Markdown editor on Mac, iPhone and iPad

    Bear vs CraftBear pricing and details

  3. Evernote

    Note-taking app with web clipping, tasks, calendar and AI search

    • Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly. Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly.
    • Evernote also covers web clipper, templates and calendar.
    • Craft also covers whiteboard and daily notes.

    Suits: People who save web pages, scans and documents and need to search across them

    Evernote vs CraftEvernote pricing and details

  4. Obsidian

    Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device

    • Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly.
    • Only Obsidian lists a Linux app.
    • Only Craft lists a web app.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Obsidian also covers Markdown and linked notes.

    Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control

    Obsidian vs CraftObsidian pricing and details

  5. Capacities

    Object-based note-taking app with daily notes and backlinks

    • Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly.
    • Only Capacities lists a Linux app.
    • Capacities also covers linked notes and web clipper.
    • Craft also covers whiteboard and tasks.

    Suits: People who organize notes around people, books and projects rather than folders

    Capacities vs CraftCapacities pricing and details

  6. Agenda

    Date-focused notes on a timeline, linked to your calendar

    • Agenda starts at $39.99 per year (Premium Subscription). Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly.
    • Only Craft lists a web app.
    • Only Craft lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Craft lists a browser extension.
    • Agenda also covers web clipper, templates and calendar.

    Suits: People whose notes revolve around meetings and dates

    Agenda vs CraftAgenda pricing and details

  7. Minimal

    Meditation-inspired writing and notes app for Apple devices

    • Minimal starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 per year. Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly.
    • Craft has a free plan. Minimal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Craft lists a web app.
    • Only Craft lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Craft lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Writers who want a quiet, sparse page on Apple devices

    Minimal vs CraftMinimal pricing and details

  8. NotePlan

    Markdown notes, tasks and calendar in one daily note

    • NotePlan starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99). Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly.
    • Craft has a free plan. NotePlan does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Craft lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Craft lists a browser extension.
    • NotePlan also covers Markdown, time blocking and calendar.

    Suits: Apple users who plan their day in notes next to calendar and reminders

    NotePlan vs CraftNotePlan pricing and details

  9. Saga

    AI workspace for connected notes, docs and tasks

    • Saga starts at $6 per member / month, billed annually. Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly.
    • Only Craft lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Craft lists a browser extension.
    • Saga also covers linked notes, kanban boards and documents.
    • Craft also covers whiteboard and daily notes.

    Suits: Small teams keeping notes, docs and tasks in one workspace

    Saga vs CraftSaga pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Craft

  • The free Starter plan stops at 1,500 content blocks, 1 GB of storage and 25 MB per file.
  • Shared spaces come with the Family and Team bundles, which are capped at 6 and 10 accounts.
  • Offline use covers documents opened earlier; creating documents, search and the AI assistant need a connection.
  • Prices are set per country in local currency, so the amount shown on the pricing page varies by region.
Craft pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Craft?

The alternatives to Craft in this directory are Notion, Bear, Evernote, Obsidian, Capacities, Agenda, Minimal, NotePlan and Saga. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Craft.

Is there a free alternative to Craft?

Yes. Notion, Bear, Evernote, Obsidian, Capacities, Agenda and Saga have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Craft alternatives work on Linux?

The Craft listing does not include a Linux app. Obsidian and Capacities 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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