Project Management · head to head
Craft Docs vs Remote
Craft Docs
Project Management
Beautiful document and note-taking app for Apple devices
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Craft Docs primarily designed for Apple ecosystem; limited support for Windows or Android; Remote employer of Record costs $699 per employee per month, charged per head with no volume tier published
- They diverge on capability: Craft Docs covers Rich document editing, Remote covers Global Payroll.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Craft Docs and Remote actually diverge.
| Attribute | Craft Docs | Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Category | Project Management | Payroll & Benefits |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), founded (2019).
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 Remote
- Global Payroll
- EOR Services
- Contractor Management
- Compliance
- Benefits
- Equity Management
- HRIS
- BambooHR
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Craft Docs
- Productivitynot Remote
- Collaborationnot Remote
- Task managementnot Remote
- Organizationnot Remote
Remote
- Employing staff in countries where you have no legal entity through an employer of recordnot Craft Docs
- Paying and managing international contractors with compliant agreementsnot Craft Docs
- Running payroll and HR records for a distributed workforcenot 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
Remote
- Employer of Record costs $699 per employee per month, charged per head with no volume tier published
- Global Payroll carries an implementation fee to set up entities plus a recurring payroll delivery fee on top of the $29 per employee per month rate
- Contractor Management Plus is $99 per contractor per month against $29 for the standard tier
- The Equity product is limited to Delaware C-Corps
- The PEO product bills in USD only and requires a US bank account
- Remote states it collects reserve payments in high risk circumstances, so an upfront deposit is possible
Pricing, plan by plan
Craft Docs
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Craft Docs review.
Remote
Free- Contractor Management$29/month
- Contractor Payments
- Compliance
- Contracts
- Employer of Record$599/month
- Global Employment
- Payroll
- Benefits
Which should you pick?
Choose Craft Docs if
- You need rich document editing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Web.
- You also want beautiful templates.
Choose Remote if
- You need global payroll.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want eor services.
Questions people ask
- Is Craft Docs or Remote better?
- Neither clearly leads. Craft Docs starts at Free and Remote at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Craft Docs or Remote?
- Craft Docs starts at Free and Remote at Free.
- Does Craft Docs or Remote run on more platforms?
- Craft Docs runs on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Web. Remote runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Craft Docs for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Remote is typically brought in for.
- What can Craft Docs do that Remote cannot?
- Craft Docs covers Rich document editing, Beautiful templates, Collaboration in real-time, Comments and discussions. Remote covers Global Payroll, EOR Services, Contractor Management, Compliance.
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.
SourceCraft Docs: Can you collaborate on documents in Craft Docs?
Yes. Craft Docs supports real-time collaboration, allowing multiple users to edit documents simultaneously.
SourceCraft Docs: Does Craft Docs have AI features?
Yes. Craft Docs includes AI-powered writing assistance and editing features.
SourceCraft Docs: Can you use Craft Docs offline?
Yes. Craft Docs allows offline editing with synchronization when connectivity is restored.
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