Craft
Scrintal
| Feature | Scrintal | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5/mo | Free / from $12/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | apple-users, writers, consultants, students, creative-professionals | researchers, visual-thinkers, writers, students |
| Founded | 2019 | 2021 |
| Nested Docs | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collaboration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ai Assistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Templates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Export | ✓ | ✗ |
| Deep Links | ✓ | ✗ |
| Offline Access | ✓ | ✗ |
| Infinite Canvas | ✗ | ✓ |
| Note Cards | ✗ | ✓ |
| Connections | ✗ | ✓ |
| Bi Directional Links | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mind Maps | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Craft Pros
- Stunning native macOS/iOS design
- Offline-first with seamless sync
- Nested documents for organized hierarchies
- Export to Markdown, PDF, Word, and more
✗ Craft Cons
- Best experience limited to Apple ecosystem
- Web app less capable than native apps
- Fewer integrations 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 nested-docs and collaboration. 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.
Feature-wise, Craft offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Scrintal takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for writers, students — 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.