Craft vs Tana
Complete comparison guide to help you choose the right productivity tool for your needs.
The Winner
Craft
Wins for overall value, user satisfaction, and Beautiful docs for writers & teams.
Quick Comparison
Feature Breakdown
Feature Comparison
Craft 
Tana Craft
- Stunning Design Without Effort
- Blazing Fast Performance
- Built-in AI That Respects Privacy
- Apple Ecosystem Integration
- Limited Customization
- No Folder Sharing
- Weak on Non-Apple Platforms
Tana
- Supertags Are Genuinely Unique
- Best-in-Class AI for Meetings
- Multi-Model Flexibility
- Active Community and Development
- Steep Learning Curve Will Frustrate Beginners
- Mobile App Is Genuinely Problematic
- Cloud-Only Limits Data Control
Craft Overview
If you want beautiful documents without the complexity of Notion, Craft is worth the $10/month Plus tier. Free tier works for light use (10 docs, 15 AI credits). Best on Apple devices-Windows/web apps exist but the Mac/iOS experience is superior. Skip if you need databases or complex project management.
Best For:
- Beautiful docs for writers & teams
- Apple ecosystem users wanting native macOS/iOS experience
- Teams needing simple real-time document collaboration
- Individuals creating structured notes and personal wikis
- Students and educators (free Education plan)
- Professionals creating client-facing documents with custom branding
- Users who prioritize speed and app performance
- Those seeking simpler alternative to Notion for document work
Tana Overview
Tana is worth the effort if you're willing to invest time mastering its unique approach. The Plus tier ($10/month) is solid for individuals needing AI meetings and basic features. Pro ($18/month) unlocks unlimited workspaces and advanced automation for power users. The free tier is usable but limited. Fair warning: expect 2-3 weeks before it clicks.
Best For:
- AI-native knowledge graph power users
- Knowledge workers managing complex, interconnected information
- Teams needing meeting transcription and automated follow-ups
- Power users willing to invest time in learning advanced features
- People consolidating multiple productivity tools into one
Our Verdict
Craft is our top pick for most users, thanks to its overall value proposition. However, Tana remains a solid choice if you need AI-native knowledge graph power users.
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