2
Mem
Free plan; Plus about $9/month
Notes that an AI assistant can search and use as context for your questions.
Pick it if you want AI built in.
Free planiPhoneMacWindowsWeb
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft (the app you have) | Free plan | Everywhere | - |
| Evernote | Very limited free plan | Everywhere | you want a close match |
| Mem | Free plan | iPhone, Mac, Windows, Web | you want AI built in |
| Apple Notes | Free with every Apple device | iPhone, Mac, Web | you want it free |
| Amplenote | Free plan | Everywhere | you need it on Linux |
| Microsoft OneNote | Free | Everywhere | you want it free |
| Simplenote | Free | Everywhere | you want it free |
| Freenotes® | Free | iPhone, Android | you want it free |
| Google Keep | Free with a Google account | iPhone, Android, Web | you want it free |
1
Evernote
Very limited free plan; paid plans
The original everything-notebook, with web clipping and search in scans.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
3
Apple Notes
Free with every Apple device
Built into every iPhone and Mac. Fast, free and surprisingly capable.
Pick it if you want it free, you get distracted easily and you are just starting out.
FreeiPhoneMacWeb
4
Amplenote
Free plan; Pro about $6/month billed yearly
Notes, tasks and calendar scheduling together, for people who plan as they write.
Pick it if you need it on Linux and you want more power-user features.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
5
Microsoft OneNote
Free; more storage with Microsoft 365
Free digital notebooks with sections, pages and pen support.
Pick it if you want it free and you are a student.
FreeiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
6
Simplenote
Free
Plain, fast notes and lists that sync everywhere, completely free.
Pick it if you want it free, you need it on Linux and you are just starting out.
FreeiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
7
Freenotes®
Free
iPad notebook for handwriting, planners and stickers.
Pick it if you want it free.
FreeiPhoneAndroid
8
Google Keep
Free with a Google account
Sticky-note style notes and checklists with reminders.
Pick it if you want it free, you get distracted easily and you are just starting out.
FreeiPhoneAndroidWeb
We matched these apps to Craft by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.