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Looking for a Craft alternative that does more than docs?

NotePlan is more than just notes - it offers a structured approach to managing projects and tackling tasks. With daily notes and folders, you can supercharge your workflow and stay on top of your work effortlessly.

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Why choose NotePlan?

 
NotePlan
Craft
Document Structure

Markdown files for simplicity and portability

Restrictive proprietary format, less portable

Task Management

Timeblocking, repeating tasks, custom views, fluid task movement, Review feature for filtering

Primitive task management with simple checkboxes

Backlinks

Bidirectional linking for easy navigation

Basic document linking

Search

Full-text search with filters across all notes for quick access

Search limited to documents and blocks without filters

Multiple Teamspaces

Multiple Teamspace in one subscription for seamless team collaboration

Need a subscription for each Teamspace

Weekly Review

Built-in weekly review for better planning

Feature not available

Calendar & Reminders

Integrates with calendar and reminders for productivity

Limited features available

Customization and Theming

Highly customizable with fonts, colors, styles, and editor

Restricted to available presets

Tags and Mentions

Supports hashtags and mentions, with search functionality for both

No support for hashtags; Cannot search by mentions

Plugin Architecture

Supports a wide range of plugins for task management and note-taking

No plugin system

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Task Management

Go beyond checkboxes with powerful tasks in NotePlan

Craft offers basic to-dos, but NotePlan goes beyond. Schedule tasks, set deadlines, and create recurring reminders. Easily move tasks and view them by date with a single click. And, powerful filtering helps you prioritize and stay focused.

Time Blocking.
Make real progress on your tasks by setting aside blocks of time. Stay focused and productive with time-block reminders.
Custom Task Filters.
Ensure nothing slips through the cracks with dedicated filter views that collect your tasks. Want to see overdue tasks with a #tag from project notes only? No problem
Schedule.
Plan tasks in the future with a few keystrokes, from tomorrow to next year. And see the task pop up when your daily note rolls around.

Better Organizing

Organize your thoughts and projects more effectively

NotePlan simplifies task management with backlinks, tags, and @mentions, allowing easy navigation between tasks. Its weekly review feature provides a clear overview of your progress, helping you adjust your workflow efficiently.

Backlinking
NotePlan lets you create deeper connections between ideas with backlinks.
Tags & Mentions
Jump between tasks, notes, and people with @mentions and #tags in NotePlan.
Weekly Review
Get a clear picture of your week. Review completed tasks, open items, and easily reschedule for the future.

Plugins & Customizations

NotePlan let's you customize everything

NotePlan goes beyond. Automate tasks, track stats, and personalize everything - fonts, colors, formatting, even code. Craft limits you to presets. Unleash your productivity with a truly customized workspace. (Available on native apps only)

Plugins
Automate tasks, track stats, and more with plugins for notes and organization.
Templates
Create and reuse custom templates for meetings, daily notes, or anything else.
Deep Customization
Personalize fonts, colors, formatting, and even Markdown styles for a perfect workspace.

Here's what people are saying

"NotePlan is perfect for both. I’d use folders for Personal Knowledge Management, and utilize the daily note for tasks, meeting notes, and etc. I’ve tried a handful of larger note apps and NotePlan satisfies me the most thus far."

ashleyalyssa

"I’ve tried Notion, Obsidian, Roam, Craft, Tana, and Anytype. NotePlan has the layout and functionality that I need. The integration with my calendar is great. It handles tasks better than any other on this list. I don't have to fiddle with it to make it do what I need to do."

mikeeyes

Stop procrastinating, start getting things done.