Craft
Scrintal
| Feature | Craft | Scrintal |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5/mo | Free / from $12/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | apple-users, writers, teams, knowledge-workers | researchers, visual-thinkers, writers, students |
| Founded | 2019 | 2021 |
| Block Editor | ✓ | ✗ |
| Nested Pages | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Assistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collaboration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Templates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Infinite Canvas | ✗ | ✓ |
| Note Cards | ✗ | ✓ |
| Connections | ✗ | ✓ |
| Bi Directional Links | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mind Maps | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Craft Pros
- Stunning native Apple design
- Fast and responsive
- Good sharing and collaboration
- AI assistant included
✗ Craft Cons
- Best on Apple devices
- Limited web version
- Less powerful databases than Notion
✓ Scrintal Pros
- Visual note connections
- Infinite canvas
- Combines notes and mindmaps
- Good for visual thinkers
✗ Scrintal Cons
- Newer platform still maturing
- Limited integrations
- No mobile app yet
The Verdict
Craft is built for apple users and writers, with a focus on block-editor and nested-pages. Scrintal targets researchers and visual thinkers and leads with infinite-canvas and note-cards.
On pricing, Craft is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5/mo compared to $12/mo for Scrintal. That $7/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Craft edges out on user ratings (4.6 vs 4.2). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Both tools are a solid fit for writers — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Craft has a slight overall edge — but if visual note connections matters most to you, Scrintal may still be the right call.