Craft Personal Pro alternatives
Killing $5-10/mo (~$60/yr) — here are 2 verified escapes, honest trade-offs included.
the answer easy migration
Notesnook · Free / self-host free ⭐ 14.5K stars End-to-end encrypted notes synced across every platform.
you stop paying $5-10/mo → keep ~$60/yr
head-to-head
| Craft Personal Pro | Notesnook | |
|---|---|---|
| price | $5-10/mo | Free / self-host free |
| self-hostable | no | yes |
| license | proprietary | GPL-3.0 |
| verified | — | 2026-08 |
| migration | — | easy effort |
free & open source (2)
Free / self-host free
End-to-end encrypted notes synced across every platform.
trade-offs: Web clipper younger
github →faq
What is the best free alternative to Craft Personal Pro?
Notesnook is the top free option — End-to-end encrypted notes synced across every platform.
How much can I save by switching from Craft Personal Pro?
Craft Personal Pro costs $5-10/mo, so switching to a free alternative saves roughly $60/year per seat.
Can Craft Personal Pro be self-hosted?
Yes — Notesnook and SiYuan can be self-hosted for free.