Craft vs Spike

Offers vastly more powerful database and project management features, but is less visually polished for simple note-taking.

The AI productivity suite with agents, email, and docs that work wherever you do

SpecialistHandwritten notes, PDF markup, and AI study tools on one canvas

SpecialistAn extendable launcher that puts your tools, AI, and automations one keystroke away

Collaborative inbox and email management for teams

The AI super app for work — tasks, projects, calendar and meetings in one place

An adaptive AI work assistant that learns how you work across inboxes, calendars, chats, and apps

Smart, focused email with AI help — for individuals and teams

Email an AI assistant and let it run your schedules, inbox and CRM

Organizes notes into connected typed objects rather than traditional pages, offering a different but structured knowledge system.

Combines documents and relational tables with powerful automation, but has a steeper learning curve than Craft's clean UI.

A privacy-first email client with built-in AI writing help