Drafts

Quick text capture app with automation actions

Drafts opens to a blank page for capturing text instantly, then lets you send it to other apps or process it with customizable actions and scripts.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Mac, iOS

Categories: Notes & Knowledge

Drafts is an alternative to

Apple Notes

Drafts compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Drafts	Free plan	–	–	Mac, iOS
Tot	Free plan	–	–	Mac, iOS
Bear	Free plan	–	–	Mac, iOS
Craft	Free plan	–	–	Web, Mac, Windows, iOS
NotePlan	Paid	–	–	Mac, iOS
DEVONthink	Paid	–	–	Mac, iOS
Simplenote	Free	–	–	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

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Questions

Is Drafts free?

Drafts is free to start, with paid plans.

What platforms does Drafts run on?

Drafts is available for Mac, iOS.

What are some alternatives to Drafts?

Similar indie products include Tot, Bear, Craft, NotePlan and 4 more.

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