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Alternatives to Craft with a one-time purchase

The Craft listing shows no one-time purchase. 46 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Craft has a free plan. Paid plans start at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly. 31 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Craft

  1. Goodnotes

    Handwritten notes, PDF markup and whiteboards with an AI assistant

    • Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential). Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly.
    • Only Craft lists a browser extension.
    • Goodnotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Goodnotes also covers transcription.
    Goodnotes pricing and details

  2. MyScript Notes

    Handwriting notes app that converts pen strokes to typed text

    • MyScript Notes starts at $1.99 on the US App Store; billing period not labeled. Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly.
    • Only Craft lists a web app.
    • Only Craft lists a browser extension.
    • MyScript Notes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    MyScript Notes pricing and details

  3. MarginNote

    Study reader that turns highlights into mind maps and cards

    • MarginNote starts at $12.99 one-time (Pro Lifetime, iPhone and iPad only). Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly.
    • Craft has a free plan. MarginNote does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Craft lists a web app.
    • Only Craft lists Windows and Android apps.
    MarginNote pricing and details

  4. Tinderbox

    Mac tool for mapping, analyzing and sharing notes

    • Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates. Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly.
    • Craft has a free plan. Tinderbox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Craft lists a web app.
    • Only Craft lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    Tinderbox pricing and details

  5. Octarine

    Local Markdown notes app with daily notes, views and optional AI

    • Octarine starts at $79 one-time purchase. Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly.
    • Only Octarine lists a Linux app.
    • Only Craft lists a web app.
    • Only Craft lists iOS and Android apps.
    Octarine pricing and details

  6. Notewise

    Handwriting canvas and AI notes for iPhone, iPad and Android

    • Notewise starts at $2.42 per month, billed yearly ($28.99); Classic Unlimited is $16.99 one-time. Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly.
    • Only Craft lists a web app.
    • Only Craft lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Craft lists a browser extension.
    Notewise pricing and details

  7. Notes Writer

    Handwriting, PDF annotation and document editing in one Apple app

    • Notes Writer starts at $1.99 per week; Lifetime Pro Full Unlock is $14.99 one-time. 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.
    Notes Writer pricing and details

  8. GitJournal

    Mobile Markdown notes app that syncs through any Git repository

    • GitJournal starts at $1.99 per month in installments, or $31.99 one-time (US App Store minimums). Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly.
    • Only Craft lists a web app.
    • Only Craft lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Craft lists a browser extension.
    GitJournal pricing and details

  9. Noteey

    Offline infinite-canvas app for visual notes, PDFs and video

    • Noteey starts at $90 per year (Premium plan), or $99 one-time for a Desktop Pro license. 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.
    • Noteey can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Noteey pricing and details

  10. AllMyNotes Organizer

    Windows notes organizer that keeps everything in one local file

    • AllMyNotes Organizer starts at $34.00 one-time purchase (Deluxe Edition license). Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly.
    • Only Craft lists a web app.
    • Only Craft lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Craft lists a browser extension.
    AllMyNotes Organizer pricing and details

  11. RightNote

    Windows note organizer with pages, trees and several note types

    • RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license). Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly.
    • Only Craft lists a web app.
    • Only Craft lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Craft lists a browser extension.
    RightNote pricing and details

  12. Notability

    Handwritten notes with synced audio, transcripts and AI study tools

    • Notability starts at $14.99 per year, or $4.99 per month (Lite). Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly.
    • Only Craft lists a browser extension.
    • Notability can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Notability also covers transcription and templates.
    Notability pricing and details

34 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

All 46 in one table

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Craft that you buy once?

Yes. Goodnotes, MyScript Notes, MarginNote, Tinderbox, Octarine, Notewise, Notes Writer, GitJournal and 38 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Craft once instead of subscribing?

The Craft listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Goodnotes, MyScript Notes, Octarine, Notewise, Notes Writer, GitJournal, Noteey, AllMyNotes Organizer and 23 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Craft: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.