Microsoft OneNote vs Craft

Microsoft OneNote9.3Visit Craft8.3Visit

Higher score Microsoft OneNote #1 in Note-Taking Apps 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit site

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Craft #9 in Note-Taking Apps 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Craft

• Microsoft OneNote fits best

  Microsoft-focused users and collaborative teams

• Craft fits best

  Polished collaborative documents and notes

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft OneNote 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Craft 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.3
Ranking	#1 in Note-Taking Apps	#9 in Note-Taking Apps
Best for	Microsoft-focused users and collaborative teams	Polished collaborative documents and notes
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$99.99/yr	$6.40/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Docs	Email, Docs, Community
Integrations	10 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Microsoft OneNote 3/3 · Craft 3/3
Offline access	✓	✓
Note sharing	✓	✓
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	web, windows, macos, ios, android	web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Storage limit	5 GB (best)	1 GB
Integrations	OneDrive, SharePoint, Microsoft Graph, Zapier, Salesforce, Trello, Basecamp, Wufoo, Twitter, Feedly	Craft API, MCP, Calendar, Apple Reminders, iOS Shortcuts, Web Clipper, Email to Craft, Readwise
Our review
Pros	Supports text, handwriting, drawings, media, OCR, and voice transcription Offline editing, real-time co-authoring, and permission-based notebook sharing Integrates with Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Office apps	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
Cons	Copilot and desktop features depend on eligible Microsoft 365 subscriptions Notebook storage is limited to 2 GB when saved in OneDrive or SharePoint The broad feature set may feel more structured than a lightweight notes app	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
Our verdict	Microsoft OneNote is a digital note-taking application for individuals, students, teachers, and teams. Its notebook, section, and page structure supports typed text, handwriting, drawings, images, links, lists, audio, and video. Notes can… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft OneNote — where it wins

  • Supports text, handwriting, drawings, media, OCR, and voice transcription
  • Offline editing, real-time co-authoring, and permission-based notebook sharing
  • Integrates with Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Office apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Copilot and desktop features depend on eligible Microsoft 365 subscriptions
  • Notebook storage is limited to 2 GB when saved in OneDrive or SharePoint
  • The broad feature set may feel more structured than a lightweight notes app

• 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

• Microsoft OneNote9.3/10 · Free plan

  A broad, collaborative note system with strong Microsoft integration and a capable free option.

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• Craft8.3/10 · Free plan

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

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