Fast on every device.
Not just desktop.
Coda's mobile app is essentially unusable. Craft gives you native apps that actually work — on every device.
Which one is right for you?
Coda is powerful for building custom tools, but users call its mobile app 'essentially unusable,' report severe lag with large documents, and face a steep formula learning curve. Craft is fast and intuitive everywhere — native apps, full offline, instant performance.
Choose if you:
- Native apps that work everywhere — Coda's mobile is 'essentially unusable'
- Stays fast with thousands of documents — Coda slows down as docs grow
- Full offline access — Coda requires internet for everything
- Start writing immediately — no weeks learning formula syntax
- AI included free — Coda charges extra for AI features
Choose Coda if you:
- Spreadsheet formulas and computed columns are core to your workflow
- Building custom internal tools with automations is your use case
- Relational databases with complex views are essential
- You primarily work on desktop and don't need mobile
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See how Craft and Coda compare across key features
| Feature | Coda | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | Native apps, instant even with large workspaces | Web-based, severe lag with large documents | |
| Sync | Sub-second sync across all devices | Cloud-only — no internet, no access | |
| Document Design | Beautiful covers, layouts, clean typography | Spreadsheet-oriented, complex and cluttered | |
| AI Features | Included free in all plans | Paid add-on (extra cost) | |
| Offline Access | Full offline on all platforms | No offline support at all | |
| Apple Pencil | Full drawing and annotation on iPad | Not available (no native iPad app) | |
| Web Publishing | One-click beautiful web pages | Published docs look like apps, not content | |
| Free Tier | Generous free plan with AI included | Very limited — row caps, no packs | |
| Organization | Spaces, folders, collections, linked docs | Docs with sections (can get overwhelming) | |
| API & Extensibility | Full API + MCP supportLearn more → | Packs and formulas (steep learning curve) |
Why users switch to Craft
“ Craft gets rid of all the noise from Notion while not becoming as barebones as Obsidian. It’s a perfect balance of features – and it’s done seamlessly. Synching is immediate, and the app feels right at home on my Mac and my iPad.”
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App Store Award
Mac App of the Year
Apple Design Awards
Finalist
Webby
Awarded three times in various categories
German Design Award
Excellent Communications Design Interactive UX
What matters most
Craft gets it right
Quick idea capture
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Compare the cost
| Plan | Coda | |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Free | Free |
| Plus Personal | $4.8 | Free (limited) |
| Plus Family and Groups | $9.0 /person | from $10/user/mo |
| AI Assistant Feature | Included | In Business plan only |
Why users switch to Craft
“ Craft is way more functional than Apple or Google Notes while being much easier to use than Notion”
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In 3 simple steps
Switch From Coda To Craft
Export Your Docs
In Coda, open each doc and export as Markdown or PDF from the document menu.
Import to Craft
In Craft, use Import for your exported files. Tables can be recreated as collections.
Start Creating
Your content is in Craft with native speed everywhere. No more slow mobile — it just works.
Ready for docs that work on every device?
Download Craft for free. No credit card required.
Common Questions
For document creation and personal productivity, yes. Craft excels at beautiful writing, publishing, and organization. If you rely heavily on Coda's spreadsheet-like tables, automations, or app-building features, Craft is better as a complement for your document and note-taking needs.
Writers, creators, and professionals who prioritize beautiful documents and simple organization over complex automation. Craft is native on Apple platforms with offline access. Coda is better for teams building custom internal tools and workflows.
Yes, for document collaboration. Craft supports real-time editing, comments, and team spaces. Coda is stronger for building team apps and automations. Craft is the better writing and note-taking tool; Coda is the better app-building platform.
Coda's Pro plan starts at $10/month per Doc Maker. Craft Plus starts at $5/month with AI included. For writing and documents, Craft is 50% cheaper and includes features Coda charges extra for.
Work offline with full functionality, enjoy native Apple performance, use Apple Pencil, publish beautiful web pages with one click, and get AI assistance included free. Coda is web-only and can feel slow.
Yes – and this is a major advantage. Craft provides full offline access on all devices. Coda is entirely web-based and requires internet to function. Write anywhere with Craft, even without connectivity.
Yes. Export your Coda pages as Markdown or Word documents, then import them into Craft. Text content and basic formatting transfer well. Coda's tables and formulas won't transfer but can be recreated as Craft collections.
Craft is built native for Apple using Swift and UIKit. It integrates with Handoff, Spotlight, Siri Shortcuts, Widgets, and Apple Pencil. Coda is web-based with no native Apple integrations.
Craft is significantly faster with native apps and sub-second sync. Coda's web-based docs can become very slow with complex formulas, large tables, or many automations. Craft stays fast regardless of content.
Craft has Collections for structured data – simpler than Coda's tables but sufficient for most tracking needs. Coda's tables are more like spreadsheets with formulas. Craft focuses on simplicity over complexity.
Yes. Craft publishes beautiful, professional web pages with one click. Coda can publish docs but they feel more like apps than polished content. Craft's published pages are genuinely beautiful.
Yes. Craft has native Apple Pencil support on iPad. Mix handwritten notes with typed text seamlessly. Coda has no handwriting or drawing support.
Craft includes AI in all plans at no extra cost. Coda charges extra for AI features. Craft AI helps you write, edit, and summarize within your documents naturally.
Use Craft for writing, notes, and documents. Use Coda if you need spreadsheet-like databases and automations. Many teams use both: Craft for content, Coda for operations. Or switch to Craft if you don't need Coda's complexity.
Yes. Craft offers a free Education plan. For notes, essays, and study organization, Craft is more intuitive. Coda's learning curve is steep for basic note-taking needs.
Craft, by far. Craft is designed for writing with beautiful typography and publishing. Coda is designed for building apps and databases. Writers need Craft's focused, distraction-free experience.
Craft syncs in sub-second time and works offline. Coda requires internet and saves directly to servers. Craft's native sync is faster and more reliable for document work.
Export Coda pages as Markdown or Word files. Use Craft's Import feature. For tables, create Craft Collections manually. Content and formatting transfer well; automations will need to be recreated differently.
Details that Bring Joy
Small touches that transform work into delight
Satisfying
Sound Design
Apple Pencil
Support
Thoughtful
Animations
Beautiful
Dark Mode
Why users switch to Craft
“ Best App for Everyone. It features every features with excellent UI and UX taking note taking to next level and I even replaced Notion with this one.”
Why users switch to Craft
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