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Craft Docs vs RAD Studio

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Craft Docs

Project Management

Beautiful document and note-taking app for Apple devices

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit Craft DocsFull review
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RAD Studio

Developer Tools

Cross-platform native app development with Delphi and C++Builder

From
$2000/perpetual
Free plan
No
Visit RAD StudioFull review

The short version

  • RAD Studio is a cross-platform IDE.
  • Craft Docs is free; RAD Studio starts at $2000/mo.
  • Where Craft Docs falls short: primarily designed for Apple ecosystem; limited support for Windows or Android.
  • Where RAD Studio falls short: professional edition costs $2,000 for the perpetual license plus $599 for year one maintenance, totaling $2,599 before tax.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Craft Docs and RAD Studio actually diverge.

Attributes where Craft Docs and RAD Studio differ
AttributeCraft DocsRAD Studio
Starting priceFree$2000/perpetual
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, macOS, WebWeb
CategoryProject ManagementDeveloper Tools

Not yet recorded: pricing model for Craft Docs, founded for RAD Studio.

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Craft Docs

  • Rich document editing
  • Beautiful templates
  • Collaboration in real-time
  • Comments and discussions
  • iCloud sync
  • Powerful search
  • Dark and light themes
  • File attachments

Only in RAD Studio

Nothing recorded that Craft Docs does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Craft Docs

  • Productivitynot RAD Studio
  • Collaborationnot RAD Studio
  • Task managementnot RAD Studio
  • Organizationnot RAD Studio

RAD Studio

  • Building Windows desktop applications with VCL componentsnot Craft Docs
  • Creating iOS and Android apps from shared Delphi codebasenot Craft Docs
  • Connecting to Oracle databases through FireDAC connectivitynot Craft Docs
  • Building REST web services that run on Linux serversnot Craft Docs

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Craft Docs

  • Primarily designed for Apple ecosystem; limited support for Windows or Android
  • Smaller ecosystem and community compared to Notion or Obsidian
  • Collaboration features less mature than dedicated team document platforms
  • Requires learning Craft-specific formatting and structure

RAD Studio

  • Professional edition costs $2,000 for the perpetual license plus $599 for year one maintenance, totaling $2,599 before tax
  • Enterprise edition steps up to $3,400 license plus $1,199 maintenance, and Architect edition to $4,416 license plus $2,183 maintenance
  • The perpetual license only entitles the buyer to updates for one year; continued access to new updates and upgrades requires an annually renewable Update Subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

Craft Docs

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Craft Docs review.

RAD Studio

$2000/perpetual
  • Professional Edition$2,000 one-off
    • Perpetual License
    • First year maintenance $599
    • Total $2,599 + Tax
  • Enterprise Edition$3,400 one-off
    • Perpetual License
    • First year maintenance $1,199
    • Total $4,599 + Tax
  • Architect Edition$4,416 one-off
    • Perpetual License
    • First year maintenance $2,183
    • Total $6,599 + Tax

Which should you pick?

Choose Craft Docs if

  • You need rich document editing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, macOS, Web.
  • You also want beautiful templates.
Craft Docs review

Choose RAD Studio if

Nothing in the data separates RAD Studio from Craft Docs on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

RAD Studio review

Questions people ask

Is Craft Docs or RAD Studio better?
Neither clearly leads. Craft Docs starts at Free and RAD Studio at $2000/perpetual, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Craft Docs or RAD Studio?
Craft Docs has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Craft Docs and $2000/perpetual for RAD Studio.
Does Craft Docs or RAD Studio run on more platforms?
Craft Docs runs on iOS, macOS, Web. RAD Studio runs on Web.
Can I use Craft Docs for free?
Yes. Craft Docs has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. RAD Studio starts at $2000/perpetual.
What is Craft Docs best used for?
Craft Docs is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what RAD Studio is typically brought in for.
What can Craft Docs do that RAD Studio cannot?
Craft Docs covers Rich document editing, Beautiful templates, Collaboration in real-time, Comments and discussions.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Craft Docs: What platforms does Craft Docs support?

Craft Docs is available on iOS, iPad, and Mac, with deep integration into Apple's ecosystem. A web version is also available.

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RAD Studio: How much does RAD Studio cost?

RAD Studio uses perpetual licensing: Professional Edition $2,000 perpetual license + $599 first year maintenance ($2,599 total + tax). Enterprise Edition $3,400 license + $1,199 maintenance ($4,599 total + tax). Architect Edition $4,416 license + $2,183 maintenance ($6,599 total + tax).

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Craft Docs: Can you collaborate on documents in Craft Docs?

Yes. Craft Docs supports real-time collaboration, allowing multiple users to edit documents simultaneously.

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RAD Studio: What is the difference between RAD Studio editions?

Professional Edition ($2,599 total + tax) targets individual developers. Enterprise Edition ($4,599 total + tax) adds multi-tier app capabilities. Architect Edition ($6,599 total + tax) includes advanced database and cloud features. All three include perpetual licenses.

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Craft Docs: Does Craft Docs have AI features?

Yes. Craft Docs includes AI-powered writing assistance and editing features.

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RAD Studio: Does RAD Studio offer Kai AI integration and discounts?

Yes, adding Kai AI to any edition provides discounts: 25% off Professional ($2,136 + tax), 30% off Enterprise ($3,394 + tax), and 40% off Architect ($4,109 + tax). This promotion is active through August 31, 2026.

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Craft Docs: Can you use Craft Docs offline?

Yes. Craft Docs allows offline editing with synchronization when connectivity is restored.

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