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Not just desktop.

Looking for a Coda alternative? Coda's mobile app is essentially unusable. Craft gives you native apps that actually work — on every device.

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Which one is right for you?

Craft

Native apps that work everywhere — Coda's mobile is 'essentially unusable'
Stays fast with thousands of documents — Coda slows down as docs grow
Full offline access — Coda can edit already-open docs offline, with limitations
Start writing immediately — no weeks learning formula syntax
AI included; limits vary by plan — Coda includes AI credits for paid Doc Makers

Coda

Spreadsheet formulas and computed columns are core to your workflow
Building custom internal tools with automations is your use case
Relational databases with complex views are essential
You need Coda formulas and app-building tools, with mobile viewing and editing on the go

Coda is powerful for building custom tools, but users call its mobile app 'essentially unusable,' report severe lag with large documents, and face a steep formula learning curve. Craft is fast and intuitive everywhere — native apps, full offline, instant performance.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

See how Craft and Coda compare across key features

Feature
Craft
Coda
Performance
Native apps, instant even with large workspaces
Web-based, severe lag with large documents
Document Design
Beautiful covers, layouts, clean typography
Spreadsheet-oriented, complex and cluttered
AI Features
Included; limits vary by plan
Included credits for paid Doc Makers; Free trial
Offline Access
Full offline on all platforms
Edit already-open docs offline; initial loading requires internet
Apple Pencil
Full drawing and annotation on iPad
iOS/iPad app; no built-in Apple Pencil drawing documented
Web Publishing
One-click beautiful web pages
Published docs look like apps, not content
Free Tier
Free plan with AI allowance; limits vary by plan
Unlimited unshared personal docs; shared-doc and Pack limits vary
Organization
Spaces, folders, collections, linked docs
Workspace folders, docs, pages, and connected tables
API & Extensibility
API + MCP supportLearn more →
API, Packs, formulas, and automations

Why users switch to Craft

M

Mikailkraft

“ Craft gets rid of all the noise from Notion while not becoming as barebones as Obsidian. It’s a perfect balance of features – and it’s done seamlessly. Synching is immediate, and the app feels right at home on my Mac and my iPad.”
App Store Award
App Store Award
Mac App of the Year
Apple Design Awards
Apple Design Awards
Finalist
Webby
Webby
Awarded three times in various categories
German Design Award
German Design Award
Excellent Communications Design Interactive UX

What matters most

Craft gets it right

Quick idea capture

Open Craft instantly on any device — no waiting for slow web apps to load

Fast, beautiful writing

Beautiful documents with rich formatting — not spreadsheet-style layouts

Offline access

Full offline on every device — Coda supports limited editing in already-open docs

Easy Organization

Intuitive folders and collections — no formula syntax needed to stay organized

Task management

Built-in tasks with due dates and daily notes — no Packs or formulas required

API, MCP & Automations

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

Why users switch to Craft

J

Jeffb129

“ Craft is way more functional than Apple or Google Notes while being much easier to use than Notion”

Compare the cost

Craft
Coda
Free plan or trial
Free — 1,500 blocks, 1 GB storage
Free plan; unshared personal docs have no object limits
Individual
$6.4/month, billed annually
Paid plans charge Doc Makers; editors and viewers are free
Family
$12.0/month, billed annually; up to 6 people
No dedicated family plan
Team
$5/month, billed annually per member; minimum 3 members
Doc Maker billing; see current Superhuman Docs plans
AI Assistant Feature
Included; limits vary by plan
Credits included for paid Doc Makers; Free trial and optional top-ups

Craft prices reflect your region and available offers. Competitor $ prices are USD unless stated otherwise; billing periods are shown with each price. Taxes, offers and plan limits may differ. Check Coda pricing

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Switch From Coda To Craft

Export Your Docs

Use Coda’s export options to save PDFs for reference and CSV files for tables, or copy document content. Bulk export provides text and CSV files.

Import to Craft

Copy supported content into Craft and review formatting. Recreate tables as Collections using exported data; formulas, Packs, and automations need separate handling.

Start Creating

Your content is in Craft with native speed everywhere. No more slow mobile — it just works.

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Common Questions

For document creation and personal productivity, yes. Craft excels at beautiful writing, publishing, and organization. If you rely heavily on Coda's spreadsheet-like tables, automations, or app-building features, Craft is better as a complement for your document and note-taking needs.

Writers, creators, and professionals who prioritize beautiful documents and simple organization over complex automation. Craft is native on Apple platforms with offline access. Coda is better for teams building custom internal tools and workflows.

Yes, for document collaboration. Craft supports real-time editing, comments, and team spaces. Coda is stronger for building team apps and automations. Craft is the better writing and note-taking tool; Coda is the better app-building platform.

Coda bills paid plans per Doc Maker; editors and viewers are free. Check its current plans for prices and included AI credits. Craft offers a free plan and paid Plus plans. AI is included; limits vary by plan. Compare the number of paid makers or members your workflow needs.

Work offline with full functionality, enjoy native Apple performance, use Apple Pencil, publish beautiful web pages with one click, and use AI included with limits that vary by plan. Coda offers a web app and mobile apps, with a focus on formulas, tables, and workflows. Coda can feel slow.

Yes – and this is a major advantage. Craft provides full offline access on all devices. Coda supports editing documents that were opened before going offline. Initial loading, live integrations, and some features require internet, and closing or reloading an offline Coda document has limitations. Write anywhere with Craft, even without connectivity.

Coda supports PDF and CSV exports, bulk text/CSV export, and copy-paste. Copy supported document content into Craft and recreate structured tables as Collections. PDF is useful as a reference, not a supported editable document import. Formulas and automations need separate handling.

Craft is built native for Apple using Swift and UIKit. It integrates with Handoff, Spotlight, Siri Shortcuts, Widgets, and Apple Pencil. Coda offers a web app and iOS/iPad app; its workflow focuses on connected documents, tables, and formulas.

Craft is significantly faster with native apps and sub-second sync. Coda's web-based docs can become very slow with complex formulas, large tables, or many automations. Craft stays fast regardless of content.

Craft has Collections for structured data – simpler than Coda's tables but sufficient for most tracking needs. Coda's tables are more like spreadsheets with formulas. Craft focuses on simplicity over complexity.

Yes. Craft publishes beautiful, professional web pages with one click. Coda can publish docs but they feel more like apps than polished content. Craft's published pages are genuinely beautiful.

Yes. Craft has native Apple Pencil support on iPad. Mix handwritten notes with typed text seamlessly. Coda has no handwriting or drawing support.

Craft AI is included; limits vary by plan. Coda includes monthly AI credits for paid Doc Makers and a trial on its Free plan. Additional Coda AI credits may cost extra. Compare the allowances and tools that fit your workflow.

Use Craft for writing, notes, and documents. Use Coda if you need spreadsheet-like databases and automations. Many teams use both: Craft for content, Coda for operations. Or switch to Craft if you don't need Coda's complexity.

Yes. Craft offers a free Education plan. For notes, essays, and study organization, Craft is more intuitive. Coda's learning curve is steep for basic note-taking needs.

Craft, by far. Craft is designed for writing with beautiful typography and publishing. Coda is designed for building apps and databases. Writers need Craft's focused, distraction-free experience.

Craft syncs in sub-second time and works offline. Coda syncs offline edits when you reconnect; you must open a doc online before editing it offline. Craft's native sync is faster and more reliable for document work.

Export Coda tables as CSV and keep PDF or bulk text exports for reference. Copy supported document content into Craft, review formatting, and recreate Collections from your table data. Plan separate replacements for formulas, Packs, and automations.

Why users switch to Craft

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Aaron

“ Best App for Everyone. It features every features with excellent UI and UX taking note taking to next level and I even replaced Notion with this one.”