Side by side
Drafts vs Nover
Both stand on note-taking apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMac
Drafts centers on immediate text capture, then adds organization and action-based sharing. The free tier covers core drafting and syncing, while Pro expands customization and automation across Apple devices.
Visit Drafts Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Nover focuses on local-first note writing with strong linking and import/export support. Its free plan is useful for offline personal notes, while cloud features and sharing are limited to Pro.
Visit NoverThe facts
| Drafts | Nover | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Drafts Pro - Annual: $19.99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | getdrafts.com | nover.app |
| On note-taking apps | #83 of 216 | #87 of 216 |
Drafts: what it does well
- Opens directly to a new draft
- Works offline with iCloud sync
- Many publishing, storage and task integrations
- Free plan supports installed actions
- Pro includes a 7-day trial
What to know first
- Available only on iOS and macOS
- Integrated services receive data when actions run
- Pro subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled
Nover: what it does well
- Works offline as a web app
- Stores notes locally by default
- Supports linked notes and backlinks
- Free plan requires no sign-up
- Imports and exports several formats
What to know first
- Collaborative editing is unavailable
- Cloud attachments require Pro
- Exports do not include attachments
- Browser cache clearing may delete local notes