Notes that sync.
No server needed.
Beautiful notes without the setup headaches. Instant sync, native apps, and AI — no server configuration needed.
Which one is right for you?
Joplin users value open-source and privacy, but many are frustrated by the technical setup required for sync, Electron's slow performance, and a UI that hasn't evolved. Craft gives you instant sync, native speed, and beautiful documents without any server configuration.
Choose if you:
- Instant sync built-in — no Dropbox/WebDAV/server setup needed
- Native apps that launch instantly — not slow Electron wrappers
- Beautiful documents with covers, images, and rich formatting
- AI assistant included — no plugins to install and configure
- Real-time collaboration — Joplin is personal-only
Choose Joplin if you:
- Open-source and self-hosted privacy is non-negotiable
- You want full control over where your data is stored
- End-to-end encryption with your own keys is essential
- You enjoy configuring sync backends and plugins
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See how Craft and Joplin compare across key features
| Feature | Joplin | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | Native apps — instant launch, smooth scrolling | Electron-based — slow startup, high memory usage | |
| Sync Setup | Built-in — works immediately, zero configuration | Requires manual setup: Dropbox, WebDAV, OneDrive, or Joplin Cloud | |
| Document Design | Rich covers, typography, tables, and media embeds | Plain markdown with dated UI — no visual design | |
| AI Features | Built-in AI for writing, summarizing, organizing | Plugin-only — requires API key configuration | |
| Offline Access | Full offline with reliable cloud backup | Offline available — but sync reliability varies by backend | Tie |
| Apple Pencil | Full drawing and annotation support | Not available (no iPad app) | |
| Web Publishing | One-click beautiful web pages | Not available natively | |
| Free Tier | Free plan with sync included | Free + open source (sync requires own server or $3/mo) | Joplin |
| Organization | Spaces, folders, collections, tags, powerful search | Notebooks and tags — basic hierarchy | |
| Collaboration | Real-time editing, shared spaces, comments | No collaboration — personal use only |
Perché le persone scelgono Craft
« I've been using Craft for about 3 years. I've tried almost every software on the market, but I keep coming back to Craft. What brings me back? UI/UX, absolutely the best mobile app for notes, publishing and sharing. Other apps? Mobile apps are so slow and usually not native to the OS. »
Perché le persone scelgono Craft
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Anonymous review
App Store Award
Mac App of the Year
Apple Design Awards
Finalisti
Webby
Premiato tre volte in diverse categorie.
German Design Award
Eccellenza nel Communication Design e UX Interattiva
What matters most
Craft gets it right
Quick idea capture
Open and start writing instantly — no Electron loading, no sync configuration, no server setup
Fast, beautiful writing
Rich documents with covers, images, and beautiful typography — not just plain markdown in a dated UI
Offline access
Full offline with reliable sync built-in — no Dropbox/OneDrive/WebDAV configuration needed
Easy Organization
Spaces, folders, and collections with powerful search — no fighting with folder hierarchies
Task management
Built-in tasks with due dates and daily notes — no plugin installation required
Compare the cost
| Plan | Joplin | |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Gratis | Gratis |
| Plus Personal | $8.0 | Free (self-host) / $3/mo (cloud) |
| Plus Family and Groups | $15.0 /persona | N/A |
| AI Assistant Feature | Included | In Business plan only |
In 3 simple steps
Switch From Joplin To Craft
Export Your Notes
In Joplin, go to File → Export All and choose Markdown format. Your notes are saved as .md files.
Import to Craft
In Craft, use Import to bring in your Markdown files. Formatting and links are preserved.
Start Creating
Your notes are in Craft with instant sync. No more server setup — just write, and it works everywhere.
Ready for notes without the setup headaches?
Scarica Craft gratis. Nessuna carta di credito richiesta.
Domande comuni
For most users, yes. Craft offers reliable sync, native apps, rich formatting, and AI — without the setup complexity. If you specifically need open-source, self-hosted, or E2E encrypted notes, Joplin may still suit you.
Anyone tired of configuring sync backends, managing Electron app updates, or troubleshooting sync conflicts. Craft just works — native apps, instant sync, beautiful documents, no server setup required.
Yes. Craft supports real-time collaboration, shared spaces, and team folders. Joplin has no collaboration features — it's designed for personal, single-user note-taking only.
Joplin is free and open-source (Joplin Cloud is $2.99-$5.99/mo for sync). Craft has a generous free tier with AI included, and Plus starts at $7.99/month. Craft's price includes reliable sync, native apps, and AI — things Joplin can't match.
Reliable built-in sync, native apps (not Electron), real-time collaboration, web publishing, Apple Pencil support, AI assistant, beautiful document design, and collections. Joplin is a basic markdown editor with optional sync.
Yes. Craft works fully offline on all platforms with instant sync when reconnected. Unlike Joplin, you don't need to configure sync backends or worry about conflicts corrupting your data.
Yes. Export your Joplin notes as Markdown files (File → Export All → Markdown). Import them into Craft via the Import feature. Formatting and structure are preserved.
Craft offers rich visual formatting: covers, layouts, callouts, toggles, media, and beautiful typography. Joplin uses plain markdown with a split-pane editor — functional but visually dated.
Yes. Craft is a native app that launches instantly. Joplin uses Electron which is noticeably slower to load, especially with large notebooks. Craft also syncs faster without the complexity of configuring backends.
Craft offers Spaces, folders, collections, linked documents, and tags. Joplin uses notebooks and tags with a file-system approach. Craft's organization is more intuitive and visual.
Yes. Craft publishes beautiful web pages with one click. Joplin's sharing requires Joplin Cloud and produces basic pages. Craft's published pages look professional without extra work.
Yes. Craft has full native Apple Pencil support for drawing and annotating on iPad. Joplin has no handwriting or drawing capabilities — it's text/markdown only.
Yes. Craft includes an AI assistant in all plans for writing, editing, and summarizing. Joplin has no built-in AI features — only community plugins with varying quality.
If you value reliable sync, native performance, beautiful documents, AI, and collaboration — absolutely. The time you save not troubleshooting sync issues alone makes Craft worth the investment.
Craft. It offers a free Education plan, native apps that launch instantly, Apple Pencil support, and AI for writing help. Joplin requires technical setup that most students don't want to deal with.
Craft. It offers beautiful typography, rich formatting, distraction-free writing, AI assistance, and one-click publishing. Joplin is a plain markdown editor — fine for tech notes, but not a writing tool.
Craft syncs instantly with zero configuration — sub-second across all devices. Joplin requires setting up Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV, or paying for Joplin Cloud. Users frequently report Joplin sync conflicts and data issues.
In Joplin, use File → Export All → Markdown to export your notes. Import the Markdown files into Craft. Your notes are now in Craft with reliable sync — no more server configuration.
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Small touches that transform work into delight
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