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None of the setup.

Beautiful native apps, seamless sync, and powerful features – all without the plugin complexity.

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The Bottom Line: Craft vs Obsidian in 2026

Craft works instantly out of the box with free sync included - no plugins, no configuration. Obsidian requires hours of setup time, plugin hunting, and Sync costs $8/month extra. If you want the power of linked documents without the complexity, Craft is the choice for writers who value their time.

Choose if you:

  • Zero setup required - install and start writing in under 60 seconds
  • Free sync across all devices included (Obsidian Sync costs $8/month)
  • Native Swift apps with better battery life than Electron-based Obsidian
  • One-click web publishing built-in - no plugins needed
  • AI assistant included free (no plugin configuration required)

Choose Obsidian if you:

  • You enjoy spending time configuring and customizing your tools
  • You need local-only Markdown files with full file system control
  • You're a developer who sees plugin tinkering as part of the workflow
  • You need specific community plugins that only exist for Obsidian

Craft vs Obsidian: Feature Comparison 2026

See how Craft and Obsidian compare across key features

Feature
Obsidian
Native Apps
Yes (Swift/SwiftUI)
Electron-based
Sync Included
Free with all plans
$8/month add-on
Web Publishing
One-click, included free
$8/month Publish add-on
Total Cost (Sync + Publish)
Free / $7.99/mo Plus
$16/month for both
AI Assistant
Built-in, included
Requires third-party plugins
Setup Time
30 seconds
Hours (plugins, themes, sync)
Local File Storage
Cloud-first (export available)
Local .md files you own
Plugins/Extensions
Features built-in
1000+ community plugins
Real-time Collaboration
Built-in live editing
Not available
Learning Curve
Minimal - works immediately
Steep - plugin research required

用户为何转用 Craft

「 我能让笔记不仅实用，而且美观 — 这真的激励我保持条理。」
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核心工具详解

感受不同

Native experience

True native apps for Mac, iPad, iPhone and Android – not Electron. Feels like it belongs on your device.

Cloud sync

Automatic, seamless sync included free. No setup, no third-party services needed.

Sharing & Publishing

One-click publishing to beautiful web pages. No separate paid service required.

Ease of use

Works beautifully out of the box. No plugins to research, install, or maintain.

AI Assistant

Built-in AI writing assistant included in all plans – no third-party plugins needed.

API, MCP & Automations

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

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方案

Obsidian

基础版免费免费
Plus 个人CN¥419.4$4
Web Publishing包括$8
Sync + Publish包括$12
AI助手功能包括不可用

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。」

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In 3 simple steps

Switch From Obsidian To Craft

Locate your Vault

Find your Obsidian vault folder on your computer - it's where all your .md files are stored.

Drag & Drop to your Craft

Open Craft, go to "All Documents" view, and drag your vault folder directly in, or use the Import option from the menu.

Start Crafting

Craft automatically imports your markdown, images, folder structure, and links.

Learn more about importing from Obsidian →
Import from Obsidian to Craft
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用 Craft 编写下一篇文档

免费下载 Craft。无需信用卡。

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常见问题

For many users, yes – especially if you want a polished, native experience without the complexity. Craft offers the beautiful writing environment and linking capabilities you love, but with seamless cloud sync, native apps, and powerful features built-in. You'll spend less time configuring plugins and more time actually writing and creating.

We understand data ownership matters. Craft stores your data securely in the cloud with full export capabilities – Markdown, PDF, Word, or direct transfer to apps like Bear and Ulysses. While Craft doesn't use local .md files, your data is never locked in. You can export your entire workspace anytime.

Obsidian is free, but Sync costs $4/month and Publish costs $8/month – that's $12/month total. Craft Plus costs $5/month and includes sync, publishing, real-time collaboration, and AI assistant all in one. For the full experience, Craft is 58% cheaper.

Real-time collaboration with your team. One-click web publishing. AI assistant built-in. Share beautiful documents with anyone instantly – no plugins to install, no themes to configure, no sync issues to debug. Just write.

This is where Craft truly shines. Craft's apps are fully native, fast, and feature-complete on iPhone, iPad, and Android. Many Obsidian users cite mobile as their biggest frustration – slow loading, sync issues, plugins not working. With Craft, you get the same seamless experience across all your devices, no matter which platform you use.

Yes. Craft provides full offline access – create, edit, organize, and search documents without internet. Changes sync automatically when you reconnect. Unlike Obsidian, you don't need to configure sync or manage file conflicts.

Yes. Export your Obsidian notes as Markdown files, then use Craft's import feature. Your formatting, headers, and links transfer cleanly. Internal links become Craft's native links. Import folder by folder for large vaults.

Yes. Craft supports bi-directional linking between documents. Link any block or document to another, and see connections in the backlinks panel. It's simpler than Obsidian's graph view but covers most use cases.

No. Craft includes all essential features built-in: sync, publishing, AI, tables, code blocks, templates, and more. No plugin hunting, no compatibility issues, no maintenance. Everything just works out of the box.

Yes. Craft supports real-time collaboration. Share documents with anyone, edit together in real-time, leave comments, and work as a team. This is a major advantage over Obsidian's single-user model.

Craft's publishing is simpler and included in Plus ($5/month). One-click publishing creates beautiful web pages instantly. Obsidian Publish costs $8/month separately. Craft pages look polished without theme configuration.

Yes. Craft has native Apple Pencil support on iPad for writing, drawing, and annotating. Mix handwritten notes with typed text seamlessly. This is a feature Obsidian simply doesn't offer.

Yes, and it's built-in. Craft includes AI assistant in all plans – no plugins to install or configure. Write, edit, summarize, and organize with AI help. Choose cloud AI or on-device models for privacy.

If you value your time, yes. Craft eliminates hours of plugin configuration, sync troubleshooting, and mobile frustrations. The native experience, included sync, and real-time collaboration make Craft worth the investment.

Yes. Craft offers a free Education plan for students with full Plus features. No plugin setup needed – just start writing. The clean interface helps with focus. Seamless sync means your notes are always available for study.

Craft is better for writers who want to focus on writing, not configuration. Native performance, beautiful typography, distraction-free mode, and one-click publishing. Obsidian is better for those who enjoy customization and local files.

Craft sync is faster (sub-second) and included free. Obsidian Sync costs $4/month extra and can have conflict issues. Craft's sync just works – no configuration, no file conflicts, no troubleshooting.

Export your Obsidian vault as Markdown files (they already are!). Use Craft's Import feature and select the folder. Craft preserves formatting and converts wiki-links to native links. Import incrementally for large vaults.
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把工作变成乐趣的小细节

30 Second
Setup

Sync Included
Free

Same on
Every Device

One Simple
Price

用户为何转用 Craft

「 Craft 比 Apple 或 Google Notes 功能更强大，同时比 Notion 更易于使用」

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