Top 5 Craft.do Alternatives (2025): Notion vs Coda vs Evernote vs OneNote vs ClickUp

A practical, beginner-friendly comparison to help students, educators, and professionals choose the right workspace.

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Our top 5 (ranked)

#1 Notion Best all-rounder

Flexible notes + databases + project management with huge template ecosystem, native Android/iOS, and expanding integrations (Calendar, Mail). Great free plan for individuals.

#2 Coda Docs that act like apps

Powerful tables, automations, and Packs to pull/push data. Ideal when your “doc” needs formulas, buttons, and workflows.

#3 ClickUp Tasks + Docs in one

Full project management with collaborative Docs, dashboards, and many views strong choice if tasks and docs must live together. Generous free tier for teams.

#4 Microsoft OneNote Freeform & education-friendly

Free digital notebook for typed/handwritten notes across platforms; recent quality-of-life updates keep it relevant.

#5 Evernote Capture & search powerhouse

Classic note app with strong web clipper and search; note that free plan now limits devices, and Personal is paid.

At-a-glance comparison table

Tool	Core strength	Platforms	Free tier highlights	Typical paid price	Best for
Notion	All-in-one: notes + DB + PM	Web, Mac/Win, iOS, Android	Unlimited pages/blocks (individual); publish basic sites	Plus ~$10/user/mo (annual)	Students, solo pros, small teams
Coda	Docs with tables, formulas, automations	Web, Mac/Win apps, iOS, Android (via apps/web)	Collaborate free; powerful tables	Pro ~$10/Doc Maker/mo	Analytical teams, ops, product
ClickUp	Tasks + Docs + dashboards	Web, Mac/Win, iOS, Android	Unlimited tasks; collaborative docs	Unlimited ~$7/user/mo (annual)	Teams that live in tasks
Microsoft OneNote	Freeform typed/ink notes	Web, Mac/Win, iOS, Android	Full notebook structure free	Free (with optional M365)	Education, handwritten notes
Evernote	Capture, web clipping, search	Web, Mac/Win, iOS, Android	Free limits devices/uploads	Personal ~$10.83/mo (annual)	Researchers, web clippers

Sources: Official pricing/feature pages

Deep-dive profiles

1) Notion

Notion combines documents, databases, and project tools in one workspace. Individuals get unlimited pages/blocks on the free tier, and paid tiers add advanced permissions, longer history, and more automations. Notion now integrates Calendar and Mail to streamline planning.

2) Coda

Coda lets you build “apps” inside docs tables with formulas, buttons, automations, and Packs to connect to external services. Pricing is per Doc Maker; collaborators are free viewers/editors, which is cost-efficient.

3) ClickUp

ClickUp is task-first with strong Docs: write specs, attach to tasks, and track delivery in one place. The free plan supports unlimited tasks and collaborative docs; the Unlimited plan starts around $7/user/month annually.

4) Microsoft OneNote

OneNote’s notebook/section/page model is perfect for lectures, brainstorming, and handwritten notes. It’s free and works across platforms; recent updates (like paste without formatting) modernize the experience.

5) Evernote

Evernote shines for capture and retrieval (search + web clipper). Be aware that since 2024 the free tier limits devices; the Personal plan restores multi-device sync and higher caps.

How to choose (decision framework)

1. Do you need tasks + docs tightly fused? Pick ClickUp.
2. Do you want a single flexible workspace with databases? Pick Notion.
3. Do your docs need spreadsheet logic & automations? Pick Coda.
4. Do you prefer handwritten/freeform notes (esp. in class)? Pick OneNote.
5. Do you clip and search web content constantly? Pick Evernote.

Pro tip

It’s common to pair tools (e.g., write in Craft or Notion, manage delivery in ClickUp). Choose one as your “home,” then integrate others as needed.

Want Craft specifics (AI limits, Education plan, custom domains)? Read Part 1: Craft.do Free vs Plus (2025) – The Ultimate Beginner-Friendly Guide. For Craft pricing/limits and education sign-up details, see official pages.

FAQs

Which alternative is closest to Craft’s writing feel?

Notion and Coda are closest in block-based editing; OneNote feels different (freeform canvas), Evernote is traditional rich text, and ClickUp Docs are integrated into a task system.

What if I’m on Android?

If you require a native Android app, Notion, OneNote, Evernote, and ClickUp all have one. Craft runs via mobile web on Android as of 2025.

What about pricing changes?

Vendors update plans often. Check official pricing pages linked above for current details before committing.

Read More : Craft.do Free vs Plus (2025) – Get 12months FREE educational method

Craft Education Plan – FAQ

Our Education Plan is here to help you in your academic journey. Register with your school email to get access to premium features for free: https://www.craft.do/education 

Am I eligible for the Education plan?

If you’re a currently enrolled student, faculty or staff member of an academic institution and can provide a corresponding school email, you’re eligible for the Education plan.
 

How do I sign up for the Education Plan?

Simply by signing up to Craft with your school-issued email address. You can sign up using any of our apps, including the web app: https://docs.craft.do/. 
 

I already have a Craft account, how can I sign up for the Education Plan? 

If you’ve already created your Craft account with a personal email address, please follow the instructions in this help article to change your registered email address to the one issued by your academic institution. Then you’ll also receive an email with a button to activate the plan.

How do I verify my student/educator status?

When you register, we check if the email address you provided in your Craft account belongs to an official academic institution. Then we’ll send you an email, just click the button in it to activate the plan.
 

I did not receive an activation email. What do I do?

In case you don’t receive an email within an hour after creating your account or changing your registered email address, we aren’t able to verify your status automatically. Then you’ll need to reach out to our support team.

My academic institution does not provide an email address. Can I still benefit from the Education Plan?

Please reach out to out support team and we will check if there are other opportunities for you. 

For how long can I stay on the Education plan? Do I need to renew it?

As long as you are an enrolled student, educator or staff member at an academic institution, you can stay on the Education plan. Your verification will be valid for 12 months, after which you’ll need to re-verify your status. We’ll send you an email to remind you once it’s time.

What’s included in the Education Plan?

• Unlimited docs.
• Up to 50 GB of storage per space.
• Up to 5 spaces.
• Upload file limit of 1GB.
• 250 AI Assistant requests per 30-day period, powered by Chat GPT 3.5.

The Education Plan does not feature:

• Advanced share analytics. 
• Custom domain.
• AI Assistant powered by Chat GPT-4o.
• Ability to add members into your team.