Head-to-head · Note-Taking Apps
Craft vs Google Keep
Craft leads on 0 checks, Google Keep 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 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #10.
Craft is the better fit for polished collaborative documents and notes. Google Keep is the better fit for simple, free notes and shared lists.
- Craft fits best
Polished collaborative documents and notes
- Google Keep fits best
Simple, free notes and shared lists
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Side by side
| Feature | Craft 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | Google Keep 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #9 in Note-Taking Apps | #10 in Note-Taking Apps |
| Best for | Polished collaborative documents and notes | Simple, free notes and shared lists |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $6.40/user/mo | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, 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, Enterprise |
| Features Craft 3/3 · Google Keep 3/3 | ||
| Offline access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Note sharing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time collaboration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | web, ios, android, chrome_extension |
| Storage limit | 1 GB | Not checked yet |
| Integrations | Craft API, MCP, Calendar, Apple Reminders, iOS Shortcuts, Web Clipper, Email to Craft, Readwise | Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Chat, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Google Keep is a free note-taking and organization app for individuals, families, and teams that need quick access to text notes, checklists, reminders, and shared ideas. Notes can include photos, drawings, and audio recordings, while… Read the review → |
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
Google Keep — where it wins
- Free notes, checklists, reminders, attachments, search, and sharing
- Real-time collaboration with offline access on Android and iOS
- Connects with Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Google Workspace
Where it doesn't
- Narrower feature depth than more advanced note-taking apps
- Platform coverage is limited to web, Android, iOS, and Chrome
- Gemini list creation depends on eligible users or devices
- Craft8.3/10 · Free plan
Craft brings polished notes, documents, tasks, collaboration, and AI into one workspace.
Visit CraftFull verdict → - Google Keep8.2/10 · Free plan
A free, approachable choice for notes, lists, reminders, and lightweight collaboration.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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