Sync in seconds,
not minutes.
Looking for a OneNote alternative? Tired of waiting for OneNote to sync? Craft syncs in under a second — with AI included; limits vary by plan.
Which one is right for you?
Craft
Sub-second sync — no more waiting 30 seconds wondering if your notes saved
Modern, clean design — not an interface that feels stuck in 2010
AI assistant included; limits vary by plan — compare with the Copilot features in your Microsoft 365 subscription
Beautiful documents with covers, typography, and one-click web publishing
Native Apple Pencil support for drawing and annotation on iPad
OneNote
Free-form canvas with unlimited spatial layout is essential to you
Deep Microsoft 365 integration is required for your workplace
You want a free app with cloud storage subject to your Microsoft account quota
Handwriting-to-text conversion is a daily requirement
OneNote users report sync delays of 5-30 seconds and an interface that feels dated. Craft syncs instantly, looks modern, and includes AI; limits vary by plan. OneNote offers a free-form canvas, Microsoft 365 integration, and Copilot with eligible subscriptions.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See how Craft and OneNote compare across key features
Feature
Craft
OneNote
Winner
Performance
Native Apple apps, instant launch on every platform
Heavy app, slow to load on desktop
Craft
Document Design
Beautiful covers, layouts, modern typography
Cluttered, dated UI — largely unchanged since 2015
Craft
AI Features
Included; limits vary by plan
Copilot with eligible Microsoft 365 subscriptions
Tie
Offline Access
Full offline on all platforms
Partial — sync issues mean offline edits may conflict
Tie
Apple Pencil
Native drawing and annotation
Apple Pencil drawing and inking on iPad
Tie
Web Publishing
One-click beautiful web pages
Not available
Craft
Free Tier
Free plan with AI allowance; limits vary by plan
Free with Microsoft account (no AI)
OneNote
Organization
Folders, collections, linked documents
Notebooks, section groups, sections, pages, and tags
Tie
API & Extensibility
API, MCP, and Apple Shortcuts integrationsLearn more →
Microsoft Graph API and Power Automate integrations
Tie
Why users switch to Craft
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Anonymous review
“ Over the years I have tested various tools such as Ulysses, OneNote and iA Writer, but none of them completely convinced me. Craft takes all requirements into account and offers seamless integration of texts, images and whiteboards.”
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
Never lose a thought — jot it down anywhere, refine it later
Fast, beautiful writing
Write without friction in a clean, distraction-free space
Offline access
Keep working on planes, trains, or anywhere without WiFi
Easy Organization
Organize your notes with folders, tags, links, and collections
Task management
See all your to-dos in one view, even when scattered across docs
API, MCP & Automations
Connect with Claude, ChatGPT, Apple Shortcuts, and build custom workflows
Compare the cost
Plan
Craft
OneNote
Free plan or trial
Free — 1,500 blocks, 1 GB storage
Free with a Microsoft account; storage quota applies
Individual
$6.4/month, billed annually
Free app; Microsoft 365 subscriptions add storage and eligible Copilot features
Family
$12.0/month, billed annually; up to 6 people
Microsoft 365 Family; regional subscription pricing applies
Team
$5/month, billed annually per member; minimum 3 members
Microsoft 365 business plans; Copilot availability varies by license
AI Assistant Feature
Included; limits vary by plan
Copilot with eligible Microsoft 365 subscriptions; license and usage limits apply
Craft prices reflect your region and available offers. Competitor $ prices are USD unless stated otherwise; billing periods are shown with each price. Taxes, offers and plan limits may differ. Check OneNote pricing
See full pricingWhy users switch to Craft
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Jeffb129
“ Craft is way more functional than Apple or Google Notes while being much easier to use than Notion”
Switch From OneNote To Craft
Export Your Notebooks
Export OneNote pages or sections as PDFs using the export options available in your OneNote version.
Import to Craft
Add the PDFs as attachments to Craft documents, or copy and paste text you want to edit. PDF attachments do not become editable Craft notes.
Start Creating
Your notes sync instantly in Craft. No more waiting — add covers, collaborate, and publish to web.
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Common Questions
For personal productivity and document creation, yes. Craft offers a cleaner, faster experience for notes, tasks, and publishing. If you rely heavily on OneNote's free-form canvas or deep Microsoft 365 integration, Craft may serve as a complement for personal work.
Writers, creators, and professionals who want beautiful, structured documents rather than free-form notebooks. Craft is fully native on Apple platforms with automatic sync and full offline access – a more polished experience than OneNote on Mac or iOS.
Both. Craft works for individuals and small focused teams. We support collaborative editing, team spaces, commenting, and shared folders. OneNote is more suited to large enterprise teams within the Microsoft ecosystem.
OneNote is free with a Microsoft account, subject to storage limits. Craft offers a free plan and paid plans with publishing, collaboration, and AI. Included; limits vary by plan. Check each pricing page for your region and billing cycle.
Craft brings one-click web publishing, block-based document styling, nested pages, and Collections into one workspace. AI is included; limits vary by plan. OneNote offers its own free-form canvas, tags, digital ink, and Copilot with eligible subscriptions.
Yes. Craft works offline for writing, editing, organizing, and searching. AI features use on-device models when offline. Publishing and sharing require internet. OneNote's offline mode varies by platform and can be unreliable – especially on Mac and web where syncing is often slow.
Export OneNote pages or sections as PDF files, then add them as attachments to Craft documents. The PDFs preserve their appearance but do not become editable Craft notes. You can also copy and paste text directly.
Craft is built native for Apple platforms with system integrations. It integrates with Handoff, Spotlight, Siri Shortcuts, Widgets, and Apple Pencil natively. OneNote on Mac is often criticized for being slow, buggy, and lacking features compared to the Windows version.
Craft is significantly faster on Apple platforms with sub-second sync, instant launch, and smooth scrolling. OneNote on Mac and iOS can be sluggish, especially with large notebooks or during sync operations.
Craft uses Spaces, folders, and collections for flexible organization. OneNote uses a rigid Notebook → Section → Page hierarchy. Craft's approach is more flexible and scales better as your content grows.
Yes. Craft lets you publish beautiful, professional web pages with one click. No additional setup required. OneNote has no built-in publishing – you'd need to copy content to another tool.
Both support Apple Pencil on iPad. Craft combines sketch blocks and Scribble text input with structured documents. OneNote offers free-form inking and drawing; choose the layout that fits how you take notes.
Craft AI helps you write, summarize, and work with content. Included; limits vary by plan. OneNote offers Copilot with eligible personal or business Microsoft 365 subscriptions; availability and usage limits depend on your license.
If you value native Apple performance, beautiful documents, web publishing, and included AI with plan-based limits, yes. OneNote is free but feels compromised on Apple platforms. Craft is the premium experience Apple users deserve.
Craft offers an Education plan for eligible students and educators, with application requirements and plan limits. The clean interface helps focus during study. Offline access is perfect for lectures. OneNote is also free for students but slower on Apple devices.
Craft is better for writers who want polished, publishable documents. Beautiful typography, distraction-free writing, and one-click publishing. OneNote is better for visual note-taking with its free-form canvas.
Craft syncs in sub-second time across all devices. OneNote sync can be slow and unreliable, especially on Mac. Many users report sync conflicts and delays with OneNote that don't exist in Craft.
Export OneNote pages or sections as PDFs, then attach them to Craft documents. For editable text, copy and paste the content into a Craft document. PDF attachments do not preserve editable ink or OneNote notebook structure.
Why users switch to Craft
Aaron
“ 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.”