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Head-to-head · Note-Taking Apps

Craft vs Amplenote

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Craft #9 in Note-Taking Apps 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Craft
Amplenote #15 in Note-Taking Apps 7.7/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Amplenote

Craft leads on 0 checks, Amplenote on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCraft · 8.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Amplenote

Craft scores higher on our rubric for note-taking apps: 8.3 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #15.

Craft is the better fit for polished collaborative documents and notes. Amplenote is the better fit for power users combining notes, tasks, and calendars.

  • Craft fits best

    Polished collaborative documents and notes

  • Amplenote fits best

    Power users combining notes, tasks, and calendars

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Side by side

Feature Craft 8.3/10 Visit ↗ Amplenote 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.7
Ranking #9 in Note-Taking Apps #15 in Note-Taking Apps
Best for Polished collaborative documents and notes Power users combining notes, tasks, and calendars
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $6.40/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 15 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Docs, Community Email, Community, Docs
Integrations 8 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Craft 3/3 · Amplenote 3/3
Offline access ✓ ✓
Note sharing ✓ ✓
Real-time collaboration ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, chrome_extension, api
Storage limit 1 GB Not checked yet
Integrations Craft API, MCP, Calendar, Apple Reminders, iOS Shortcuts, Web Clipper, Email to Craft, Readwise Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook Calendar, Apple Calendar, Siri Shortcuts, IFTTT, Pipedream, Google Drive
Our review
Pros
  • Works across web, macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android
  • Combines notes, tasks, calendars, sharing, and real-time collaboration
  • Supports offline editing, publishing, and AI-assisted document work
  • Combines notes, tasks, calendar views, backlinks, tags, and publishing
  • Runs across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and API platforms
  • Adds calendar sync, encrypted Vault Notes, and AI search options
Cons
  • The Free plan limits content to 1,500 blocks and storage to 1 GB
  • Free media uploads are limited to 25 MB
  • Some collaboration and capacity benefits require a paid plan
  • Real-time cursors are not available for shared editing
  • Advanced features require paid plans with different capability tiers
  • The Personal plan limits uploads to 5 MB per file
Our verdict

Craft is a note-taking and productivity workspace for individuals, creators, and teams that want documents, daily notes, tasks, calendars, collections, sharing, and AI in one place. Its organization tools include spaces, folders, tags, and…

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Amplenote brings notes, Jots, tasks, calendar views, backlinks, tags, Markdown formatting, attachments, sharing, publishing, and AI-powered search into one productivity application. It is aimed at individuals, writers, researchers, and…

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  1. CraftNote-Taking Apps 8.3Free plan
  2. AmplenoteNote-Taking Apps 7.7Free plan · 15-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Craft — where it wins

    • Works across web, macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android
    • Combines notes, tasks, calendars, sharing, and real-time collaboration
    • Supports offline editing, publishing, and AI-assisted document work

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan limits content to 1,500 blocks and storage to 1 GB
    • Free media uploads are limited to 25 MB
    • Some collaboration and capacity benefits require a paid plan

  • Amplenote — where it wins

    • Combines notes, tasks, calendar views, backlinks, tags, and publishing
    • Runs across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and API platforms
    • Adds calendar sync, encrypted Vault Notes, and AI search options

    Where it doesn't

    • Real-time cursors are not available for shared editing
    • Advanced features require paid plans with different capability tiers
    • The Personal plan limits uploads to 5 MB per file
  • Craft8.3/10 · Free plan

    Craft brings polished notes, documents, tasks, collaboration, and AI into one workspace.

    Visit CraftFull verdict →
  • Amplenote7.7/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

    A broad productivity workspace for connecting notes, tasks, calendars, and linked information.

    Visit AmplenoteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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