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Head-to-head · Note-Taking Apps

Obsidian vs Craft

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Obsidian #8 in Note-Taking Apps 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Obsidian
Craft #9 in Note-Taking Apps 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Craft

Obsidian leads on 1 check, Craft on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreObsidian · 8.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceObsidian · $4/user/mo
  • Free planboth

Obsidian scores higher on our rubric for note-taking apps: 8.4 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #9.

Obsidian is cheaper to start at $4/user/mo against $6.40/user/mo.

Obsidian is the better fit for networked-note and knowledge-management users. Craft is the better fit for polished collaborative documents and notes.

  • Obsidian fits best

    Networked-note and knowledge-management users

  • Craft fits best

    Polished collaborative documents and notes

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Side by side

Feature Obsidian 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Craft 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.3
Ranking #8 in Note-Taking Apps #9 in Note-Taking Apps
Best for Networked-note and knowledge-management users Polished collaborative documents and notes
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $4/user/mo (best) $6.40/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Docs, Community
Integrations 13 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Obsidian 3/3 · Craft 3/3
Offline access ✓ ✓
Note sharing ✓ ✓
Real-time collaboration ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Storage limit 1 GB 1 GB
Integrations Notion, Airtable, Microsoft OneNote, Evernote, Apple Notes, Apple Journal, Google Keep, Bear, Craft, Roam Research, Logseq, Tomboy, Gnote Craft API, MCP, Calendar, Apple Reminders, iOS Shortcuts, Web Clipper, Email to Craft, Readwise
Our review
Pros
  • Local Markdown files with backlinks, graph view, and unlinked mentions
  • Canvas, daily notes, templates, properties, and community plugins
  • Desktop and mobile apps with optional sync and shared vaults
  • 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
  • Cross-device sync is an optional paid service
  • Sync Standard includes one vault and 1 GB of storage
  • Publishing notes to the web requires a separate Publish plan
  • 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

Obsidian is a local-first note-taking and personal knowledge-management app for individuals, researchers, writers, and teams. It stores Markdown notes as local files, then connects them through internal links, backlinks, unlinked mentions,…

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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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  1. ObsidianNote-Taking Apps 8.4Free plan
  2. CraftNote-Taking Apps 8.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Obsidian — where it wins

    • Local Markdown files with backlinks, graph view, and unlinked mentions
    • Canvas, daily notes, templates, properties, and community plugins
    • Desktop and mobile apps with optional sync and shared vaults

    Where it doesn't

    • Cross-device sync is an optional paid service
    • Sync Standard includes one vault and 1 GB of storage
    • Publishing notes to the web requires a separate Publish plan

  • 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
  • Obsidian8.4/10 · Free plan

    A flexible local-file workspace for connected notes, research, and personal knowledge.

    Visit ObsidianFull verdict →
  • Craft8.3/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit CraftFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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