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Beautiful docs.
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Documents that work offline and look beautiful. Native apps, not browser tabs.

Which one is right for you?

Google Docs is the default for real-time collaboration, but it requires internet, produces generic-looking documents, and its offline mode is unreliable. Craft gives you native speed, full offline, beautiful output, and collaboration — without living in a browser.

Choose if you:

  • Full offline that actually works — Google Docs offline is flaky and limited
  • Native apps with instant launch — not another browser tab eating RAM
  • Beautiful documents with covers and typography — not word processor formatting
  • Apple Pencil drawing and annotation built-in
  • One-click web publishing — share beautiful pages, not permission-gated links

Choose Google Docs if you:

  • Enterprise Google Workspace integration is required for your org
  • Heavy multi-user editing with 10+ simultaneous editors
  • You need advanced comments/suggestion mode for editorial workflows
  • Deep Google Drive ecosystem (Sheets, Slides, Forms) is essential

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

See how Craft and Google Docs compare across key features

Feature
Google Docs
Performance
Native apps, instant launch, no browser needed
Browser-based — needs a tab, uses RAM
Offline & Sync
Full offline with sub-second sync on reconnect
Limited offline — Chrome only, often unreliable
Document Design
Beautiful covers, typography, layouts, media
Basic word processor look — no visual design options
AI Features
AI assistant included free in all plans
Gemini AI (included with Workspace plans)
Offline Access
Full offline on Mac, iPad, iPhone, Windows, Web
Chrome-only, requires pre-setup, unreliable
Apple Pencil
Full drawing and annotation on iPad
Basic drawing insert only
Web Publishing
One-click beautiful public web pages
Publish to web (basic, no design control)
Free Tier
Generous free plan with AI
Free with Google account (15GB shared)
Organization
Spaces, folders, collections, linked documents
Google Drive folders (shared with all files)
API & Extensibility
Full API + MCP support + Craft Agent
Apps Script (complex) + limited API

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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Mikailkraft

App Store Award
App Store Award
Mac App of the Year
Apple Design Awards
Apple Design Awards
Finalist
Webby
Webby
Awarded three times in various categories
German Design Award
German Design Award
Excellent Communications Design Interactive UX
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What matters most

Craft gets it right

Quick idea capture

Open Craft instantly — no waiting for browser tabs to load or internet to connect

Fast, beautiful writing

Beautiful typography and layouts that make your documents look professional, not generic

Offline access

Full offline on every device — not just Chrome with 'offline mode' that barely works

Easy Organization

Spaces, folders, and linked documents — not a shared Drive folder with everything mixed in

Task management

Built-in tasks with due dates and daily notes — integrated into your documents

API, MCP & Automations

Connect with Claude, ChatGPT, Apple Shortcuts, and build custom workflows

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Compare the cost

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PlanGoogle Docs
StarterFreeFree
Plus Personal$4.8Free (Google Workspace from $7.20/mo)
Plus Family and Groups$9.0 /person$12/user/mo (Google Workspace Business)
AI Assistant FeatureIncludedIn 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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Jeffb129

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In 3 simple steps

Switch From Google Docs To Craft

Export Your Documents

In Google Drive, select your docs and download as .docx or use Google Takeout for bulk export.

Import to Craft

In Craft, use Import to bring in your .docx files. Formatting and structure are preserved.

Start Creating

Your docs are in Craft with full offline access. Add covers, publish to web, and close that browser tab.

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Ready for documents that work offline?

Download Craft for free. No credit card required.

Common Questions

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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.
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Aaron