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Craft
DeveloperCraft Docs Ltd.
ReleaseNovember 12, 2020; 5 years ago (2020-11-12)
Stable release
3.3.8
Operating systemmacOS, iOS, iPadOS, Windows, Web, Android
PlatformApple silicon, Intel, Web browsers
Available inMultiple languages
TypeNote-taking software, Word processor, Personal knowledge management
LicenseFreemium
Websitewww.craft.do

Craft is a note-taking and productivity software application developed by Craft Docs Ltd., a software company based in Budapest, Hungary. It was released for macOS and iOS in November 2020, and later made available for iPadOS, Windows, the web, and Android. The application uses a block-based document editor and supports offline use with cross-device synchronisation.[1][2] It received Apple's Mac App of the Year award in 2021.[3]

History

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Craft Docs was founded in 2019 by Bálint Orosz, who had previously been head of mobile product at Skyscanner; his earlier company, Distinction, was acquired by Skyscanner in 2014.[4] The application was released publicly on November 12, 2020. In a review for MacStories, Ryan Alessi wrote that its focus on native-platform integration and offline use distinguished it from web-based tools such as Notion.[1]

In April 2021, the company raised $8 million in a Series A round led by Creandum, with participation from InReach Ventures and Skyscanner co-founder Gareth Williams.[4] In December 2021, Apple named Craft its Mac App of the Year at the annual App Store Awards.[3] The same year, the Financial Times-backed publication Sifted included Craft in a list of central European startups to watch.[5]

In 2022, the company released web and Windows versions and raised a $12.2 million Series B round led by EBRD Venture Capital, bringing total external funding to about $20 million; the company said the application had passed one million installations.[6] Forbes Hungary also reported on the round.[7]

Version 3, released in November 2024, added document-styling options, collections, and task management linked to a calendar view.[2] An update in September 2025 introduced Apple's Liquid Glass interface styling and on-device artificial intelligence using Apple Foundation Models.[8]

Features

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Craft uses a block-based editor in which documents are assembled from individual blocks of text, images, code, and other content; pages can be nested, organised into folders, and linked to one another.[1][9] Documents can be exported to Markdown, PDF, and Microsoft Word formats, and multiple users can edit a document simultaneously.[1] Version 3 added in-document task management, including checklists, due dates, and reminders connected to a calendar view.[2] The application includes an AI assistant for tasks such as drafting, proofreading, translation, and summarisation, which can run through cloud processing or on-device models.[9][8]

Craft is available as a native application on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Windows, with an Android version and a web-based version; all versions support offline editing, with changes syncing across devices when a connection is available.[1][10]

Reception

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Craft has been reviewed by technology publications, several of which compared it to Notion and noted its native-platform design and offline support. Writing for The Verge in 2024, David Pierce reviewed version 3, focusing on its combination of notes, tasks, and a calendar.[2] MacStories reviewed the application's note-taking and collaboration features.[1] A comparison in XDA Developers of Craft and Microsoft OneNote described Craft as having a more native interface but a higher price.[11] TechRadar covered the application as an option for consolidating notes and documents in a single tool.[10]

The application has received design awards, including a German Design Award for interactive user experience[12] and a German Brand Award.[13] It won Webby Awards in 2024[14] and 2025,[15] and was a finalist for the Apple Design Awards in 2021.[16]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Alessi, Ryan. "Craft Review: A Powerful, Native Notes and Collaboration App". MacStories. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d Pierce, David (November 28, 2024). "Craft 3 is shockingly close to my ideal productivity app". The Verge. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  3. ^ a b "Apple Picks the 2021 App Store Award Winners". MacRumors. December 2, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  4. ^ a b Lomas, Natasha (April 1, 2021). "Collaborative iOS app Craft Docs secures $8M, led by Creandum and a 'Skyscanner Mafia'". TechCrunch. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  5. ^ Gillet, Kit (July 20, 2021). "21 startups to watch in central Europe, according to VCs". Sifted. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
  6. ^ "Crafting 'the future of documents', Budapest-based Craft Docs rakes in $12.2 million". Tech.eu. September 5, 2022. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  7. ^ "Újabb, milliárdos befektetés a magyar top startupnak". Forbes Hungary (in Hungarian). September 4, 2022. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  8. ^ a b "Craft for iPad gets Liquid Glass design and Apple Foundation Models". 9to5Mac. September 23, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  9. ^ a b "Craft Docs Review: Pricing, Features & Ease Of Use". TechRepublic. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  10. ^ a b "This note-taking app might help you get more organized than ever". TechRadar. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  11. ^ Shah, Parth (June 16, 2024). "OneNote vs. Craft: Which note-taking app should you use?". XDA Developers. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
  12. ^ "Craft Docs – German Design Award Winner". German Design Award. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  13. ^ "Craft Docs – German Brand Award". German Brand Award. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  14. ^ "Craft Docs – 2024 Webby Awards". Webby Awards. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  15. ^ "Craft Docs – 2025 Webby Awards". Webby Awards. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  16. ^ "Apple Design Awards 2021". Apple Developer. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
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