CraftvsNotion
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Craft
- Craft free plan limited to 1,500 blocks(7/10)
- Craft AI credits run out fast(4/10)
- Is Craft Plus worth $10 a month?(5/10)
Notion
- Why is Notion AI only on the Business plan?(9/10)
- Frequent pricing changes erode user trust(7/10)
- Notion Plus plan only gets a limited AI trial(8/10)
- Account lockouts when trying to downgrade(9/10)
- Notion Custom Agents cost extra credits on top of seat price(7/10)
Craft
- Cluttered UI with confusing navigation(6/10)
- Formatting and editing is cumbersome(6/10)
- New features feel incomplete and buggy(5/10)
- No built-in task management or databases(6/10)
- Craft export loses formatting and images(5/10)
Notion
- Steep learning curve leads to productivity loss(6/10)
- Jack of all trades, master of none(5/10)
Craft
- iPad version lacks desktop-class features(5/10)
Notion
- Mobile app slow and unreliable for quick notes(7/10)
Craft
- iCloud External Storage spaces unreliable across devices(5/10)
- Sign in with Apple and email create separate Craft accounts(8/10)
Notion
- No end-to-end encryption - Notion can read your notes(6/10)
Craft
- Craft still shows free limits after upgrading(5/10)
- Craft not syncing between devices(8/10)
- Craft offline mode limited on Windows, web and Android(6/10)
Notion
- Notion offline mode limited: 50 database rows, no browser support(7/10)
- Is Notion down? Repeated outages and slow loading in 2026(7/10)
- Notion 'Cannot save changes' and sync errors(7/10)
Craft
- Craft Windows and web apps lag behind the Mac app(6/10)
Notion
- Database performance degrades at 5,000+ records(8/10)
Craft
No signals
Notion
- Notion customer support slow with billing disputes and refunds(9/10)
Pricing Comparison
Craft
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1 GB, 25 MB per file
Limits: No shared space, 25 MB uploads, short version history
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1 TB per space, 5 GB per file
Limits: 300,000 blocks per space on Apple apps
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1 TB per space, 5 GB per file
Limits: Individual use
Users: Up to 6 people (owner + 5)
Storage: 1 TB per space
Limits: Shared spaces must be created under Settings > Team > Spaces
Users: Up to 10 members
Storage: 1 TB per space
Limits: Larger teams need custom pricing
Users: 1 user
Limits: Must keep student/educator status
Notion
Users: Individuals; up to 10 guests
Storage: 5 MB per file upload
Limits: 5 MB uploads, 7-day history, no AI beyond trial, cannot buy Notion credits
Users: Per member
Storage: Unlimited uploads (about 5 GB max per file)
Limits: No full Notion AI, no SAML SSO, no private teamspaces, PDF export with subpages requires Business
Users: Per member
Storage: Unlimited uploads (about 5 GB max per file)
Limits: No SCIM, audit log or advanced security controls
Users: Custom
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Must contact sales
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Craft | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Native Apple apps Best Mac App 2021 | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time collaboration Multiple users can edit simultaneously | ||
| Team collaboration Family and Team plans | ||
| Reliability | ||
| Offline-first Full offline editing | ||
| Offline mode Desktop and mobile apps only; first 50 rows of a database's first view; subpages not included | ||
| Cross-platform sync Mac, iOS, iPadOS, Vision Pro, Windows, Web, Android | ||
| AI | ||
| AI assistant Full AI on Business ($20/seat) and Enterprise only; Free and Plus get a limited trial | ||
| Craft AI 15 credits free, 50/month on Plus | ||
| Custom Agents Business/Enterprise; billed in Notion credits ($10 per 1,000) since May 4, 2026 | ||
| Usability | ||
| Beautiful documents Focus on visual quality | ||
| Accessibility | ||
| Mobile app Available but slow, frequent reloads needed | ||
| Productivity | ||
| Templates Available | ||
| Templates library Extensive official and community templates | ||
| Kanban boards Not available | ||
| Task management No built-in tasks | ||
| Security | ||
| End-to-end encryption Notion can access your content | ||
| Page password protection Cannot password-protect individual pages | ||
| Local file storage Craft cloud by default; External Storage spaces optional | ||
| iCloud sync option External Storage spaces; not recommended across devices | ||
| Data | ||
| Relational databases Available but performance degrades at 5000+ records | ||
| Charts and graphs Basic only, requires external tools for advanced visualization | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Education plan Free Pro for students | ||
| Unlimited free blocks 1,500 block limit on free | ||
| Integrations | ||
| API access Available on all plans | ||
| API & MCP 100 requests/min on Free and Plus | ||
| Portability | ||
| Export (PDF, Word, Markdown, TextBundle) Word not on Windows; bulk export Mac/iPad only | ||
| Capture | ||
| Web clipper Available | ||
| Enterprise | ||
| SAML SSO Business plan and above only | ||
| Audit logs Enterprise plan only | ||
| Custom domains Paid add-on for Notion Sites | ||
| Organization | ||
| Databases Not available | ||
| Bidirectional linking Limited linking features | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Native Gantt charts Timeline view exists but not full Gantt functionality | ||