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Notebooks vs Craft: catalog facts
Notebooks	Craft
Paid One-time purchase, no subscription required.	Freemium Free tier available; premium features require a subscription.
macOS, iOS	macOS, iOS
Notes, long documents and tasks in one app Exports to PDF and ebook	Real-time collaboration built into a native-feeling Apple app Nested page structure suits long-form or structured notes
Many features to learn for simple note-taking Only Mac and iOS versions are shown in the research	Premium features require a paid subscription Less established third-party integration ecosystem than larger competitors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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