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Head-to-head · Note-Taking Apps

Zoho Notebook vs Craft

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Zoho Notebook #7 in Note-Taking Apps 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Zoho Notebook
Craft #9 in Note-Taking Apps 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Craft

Zoho Notebook leads on 0 checks, Craft on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZoho Notebook · 8.5/10
  • Free planboth

Zoho Notebook scores higher on our rubric for note-taking apps: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #9.

Craft leads on storage limit: 1 GB versus 0.5 GB.

Zoho Notebook is the better fit for users wanting free notes with broad integrations. Craft is the better fit for polished collaborative documents and notes.

  • Zoho Notebook fits best

    Users wanting free notes with broad integrations

  • Craft fits best

    Polished collaborative documents and notes

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Side by side

Feature Zoho Notebook 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Craft 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.3
Ranking #7 in Note-Taking Apps #9 in Note-Taking Apps
Best for Users wanting free notes with broad integrations Polished collaborative documents and notes
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, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Community, Live chat, Docs Email, Docs, Community
Integrations 17 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Zoho Notebook 3/3 · Craft 3/3
Offline access ✓ ✓
Note sharing ✓ ✓
Real-time collaboration ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Storage limit 0.5 GB 1 GB (best)
Integrations Samsung Devices, IFTTT, Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Zapier, Zoho Mail, Zoho Meeting, Zoho Connect, Zoho Cliq, Zoho Projects, Zoho Flow, Zoho Scanner, Integrately, Zoho CRM, Bigin Craft API, MCP, Calendar, Apple Reminders, iOS Shortcuts, Web Clipper, Email to Craft, Readwise
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes varied note cards, scanning, reminders, and offline access
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome
  • Connects with Zoho apps, Zapier, IFTTT, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams
  • 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
  • Free plan provides 2 GB of cloud storage per personal user
  • Simultaneous editing of one notecard is not supported
  • Advanced storage, OCR, Noteboards, and co-owner access require paid tiers
  • 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

Zoho Notebook is a cross-platform note-taking app for individuals, students, researchers, and teams. Its card-based structure supports text, checklists, audio, photos, sketches, files, and smart content, while notebooks, tags, collections,…

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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. Zoho NotebookNote-Taking Apps 8.5Free plan
  2. CraftNote-Taking Apps 8.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zoho Notebook — where it wins

    • Free plan includes varied note cards, scanning, reminders, and offline access
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome
    • Connects with Zoho apps, Zapier, IFTTT, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan provides 2 GB of cloud storage per personal user
    • Simultaneous editing of one notecard is not supported
    • Advanced storage, OCR, Noteboards, and co-owner access require paid tiers

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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