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 |
用户为何转用 Craft
「 Craft 去掉了 Notion 中的所有杂音，同时又不像 Obsidian 那样简陋。它完美地平衡了各种功能，而且做到了天衣无缝。同步过程非常迅速，在我的 Mac 和 iPad 上都能感受到宾至如归的感觉。」
用户为何转用 Craft
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苹果商店奖项
年度 Mac 应用
Apple 设计大奖
入围决赛
Webby
三度获奖，涵盖多个类别
德国设计奖
卓越沟通设计交互体验
核心工具详解
感受不同
快速捕捉想法
Open and start writing instantly — no Electron loading, no sync configuration, no server setup
快速、优美的写作
Rich documents with covers, images, and beautiful typography — not just plain markdown in a dated UI
离线访问
Full offline with reliable sync built-in — no Dropbox/OneDrive/WebDAV configuration needed
轻松组织
Spaces, folders, and collections with powerful search — no fighting with folder hierarchies
任务管理
Built-in tasks with due dates and daily notes — no plugin installation required
订阅价格
| 方案 | Joplin | |
|---|---|---|
| 基础版 | 免费 | 免费 |
| Plus 个人 | CN¥419.4 | Free (self-host) / $3/mo (cloud) |
| Plus 家庭和团体 | $1.99 /人 | N/A |
| AI助手功能 | 包括 | 仅在商业计划中 |
只需 3 个简单步骤
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.
常见问题
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.
带来欢乐的细节
把工作变成乐趣的小细节
令人满意的
音效设计
Apple Pencil
支持
贴心的
动画
美丽的
深色模式