Craft Docs

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Beautiful, collaborative documents for teams

How to Replace Craft Docs

Overview

Craft is a powerful document and wiki platform designed for teams to create, collaborate, and organize information. It combines rich text editing with intuitive organization and seamless collaboration features.

Features

43 features across 22 categories

AI(3)

AI Content GenerationAIPremium

Generate document outlines, summaries, and content suggestions using artificial intelligence.

AI SummarizationAIPremium

Automatically generate summaries of long documents and meeting notes using AI.

AI Writing AssistantAIPremium

AI-powered suggestions for grammar, tone, and content improvements while writing.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Access(2)

Mobile App

Native iOS and Android applications for creating and editing documents on mobile devices.

Offline ModePremium

Continue editing documents offline with automatic syncing when connection is restored.

Administration(1)

User ManagementPremium

Control team member access, roles, and permissions from a centralized admin panel.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Analytics(1)

Reading Time Estimates

Automatic calculation of reading time for documents to help with content planning.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Collaboration(3)

Comments & Mentions

Leave inline comments and mention teammates to facilitate focused discussions within documents.

Real-time Collaboration

Multiple users can edit documents simultaneously with live cursor tracking and presence awareness.

Team SpacesPremium

Dedicated spaces for team collaboration with shared resources and communication threads.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Content(2)

Code Block Support

Syntax-highlighted code blocks with language detection for technical documentation.

Embed External Content

Embed videos, maps, code snippets, and other web content directly within documents.

Also in: Squarespace, Hunter, Notion

Customization(2)

Formatting Templates

Pre-designed formatting templates for consistent document styling and branding.

Page PropertiesPremium

Add custom metadata and properties to pages for advanced filtering and organization.

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data(1)

Data ExportPremium

Export workspace data in standard formats for backup or migration purposes.

Data Management(1)

Database TablesPremium

Organize data with customizable tables, filtering, sorting, and relational database capabilities.

Discovery(1)

Search & Indexing

Full-text search across all documents and pages with intelligent result ranking.

Editing(1)

Rich Text Editing

Advanced text formatting with blocks, styles, and markdown support for professional documents.

Export(1)

Export to PDF

Convert documents to beautifully formatted PDF files for sharing and archiving.

Import(1)

Markdown Import

Import existing markdown files to migrate content from other documentation platforms.

Integration(4)

API AccessPremium

RESTful API for building custom integrations and automations with Craft.

Browser Clipper

Chrome and Safari extension for saving web content directly into Craft documents.

Email to DocumentPremium

Convert emails into document entries using a unique email address for your workspace.

WebhooksPremium

Trigger external actions when specific events occur in your Craft workspace.

Interface(1)

Dark Mode

Built-in dark theme option for comfortable reading and writing in low-light environments.

Management(3)

Bulk ActionsPremium

Perform operations on multiple documents simultaneously for efficient management.

Duplicate Detection

Intelligent warnings when creating potentially duplicate documents or pages.

Version History

Track changes over time and restore previous versions of documents with detailed revision logs.

Navigation(1)

Table of Contents

Auto-generated table of contents with clickable navigation for long documents.

Organization(4)

Backlinks

View incoming and outgoing connections between pages for relationship mapping.

Collections

Group related documents together with custom collections for better information architecture.

Wiki & Knowledge Base

Create interconnected pages with backlinks to build a comprehensive team knowledge repository.

Workspaces

Organize documents into separate workspaces for different teams or projects.

Productivity(3)

Document Duplication

Clone documents with all content, formatting, and properties for quick templating.

Quick Capture

Rapidly capture ideas and notes that automatically sync across all devices.

Templates Library

Access pre-built templates for meeting notes, project plans, and other common document types.

Security(3)

Access Controls

Set granular permissions for documents with view, edit, and admin-level access controls.

Activity LogPremium

Track all user actions and document changes with detailed activity timestamps.

SSO IntegrationPremium

Single Sign-On support for enterprise authentication via SAML or OAuth.

Sharing(2)

Custom DomainPremium

Publish documents under your own custom domain for professional branding.

Public Sharing

Share documents publicly with customizable links and view-only access for external stakeholders.

User Experience(2)

Focus Mode

Distraction-free writing mode that hides UI elements for better concentration.

Notification Settings

Customize notification preferences for mentions, comments, and document updates.

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Personal documents
  • basic collaboration

Pro

Popular
$9.99/mo
  • Advanced collaboration
  • AI features
  • premium integrations

Team

$19.99/mo
  • Team collaboration
  • advanced admin controls
  • SSO

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Craft Docs

Monthly$9.99/mo
Yearly$120/yr
5-Year Total$599

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$120
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$360
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$599
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 43 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Craft Docs alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 43 features.

Buy Craft Docs

Better Value
Monthly cost$99.9/mo
3-year total$3,596.4
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Craft Docs saves ~$33,363.6 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 43 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

28 known integrations