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Head-to-head · Note-Taking Apps

Craft vs Anytype

  • 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
Anytype #29 in Note-Taking Apps 6.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Anytype

Craft leads on 0 checks, Anytype 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

Craft scores higher on our rubric for note-taking apps: 8.3 against 6.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #29.

Craft is the better fit for polished collaborative documents and notes. Anytype is the better fit for private, offline-first collaborative workspaces.

  • Craft fits best

    Polished collaborative documents and notes

  • Anytype fits best

    Private, offline-first collaborative workspaces

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Side by side

Feature Craft 8.3/10 Visit ↗ Anytype 6.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 6.3
Ranking #9 in Note-Taking Apps #29 in Note-Taking Apps
Best for Polished collaborative documents and notes Private, offline-first collaborative workspaces
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $6.40/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs, Community Community, Docs
Integrations 8 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Craft 3/3 · Anytype 3/3
Offline access ✓ ✓
Note sharing ✓ ✓
Real-time collaboration ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Storage limit 1 GB Not checked yet
Integrations Craft API, MCP, Calendar, Apple Reminders, iOS Shortcuts, Web Clipper, Email to Craft, Readwise Local API, MCP Server, Anytype Agents' Skill, Raycast Extension, Anytype CLI
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
  • Offline-first editing with on-device storage and peer-to-peer synchronization
  • Encryption, shared spaces, and real-time collaborative editing
  • Broad desktop and mobile coverage with API and MCP support
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
  • Not open source
  • The integration list centers on Anytype API and MCP
  • Its structured workspace may be more than simple note-taking requires
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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Anytype is a local-first workspace for individuals, families, communities, and teams. It combines offline note and document editing with tasks, files, chats, shared spaces, and collaborative editing. Its block-based editor supports pages,…

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  1. CraftNote-Taking Apps 8.3Free plan
  2. AnytypeNote-Taking Apps 6.3Free plan

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

  • Anytype — where it wins

    • Offline-first editing with on-device storage and peer-to-peer synchronization
    • Encryption, shared spaces, and real-time collaborative editing
    • Broad desktop and mobile coverage with API and MCP support

    Where it doesn't

    • Not open source
    • The integration list centers on Anytype API and MCP
    • Its structured workspace may be more than simple note-taking requires
  • Craft8.3/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit CraftFull verdict →
  • Anytype6.3/10 · Free plan

    A private, offline-first workspace with structured notes, shared spaces, and real-time collaboration.

    Visit AnytypeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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