Modular Editor Comprehensive Review: Craft, Notion, FlowUs

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Craft

introduce

A modern document application, equivalent to a native native Notion document without Database function.

advantage

  1. Native development, with a silky experience;
  2. Equivalent to the database-free version of Notion;
  3. easy to use;
  4. simple and beautiful;
  5. Support community plugins;
  6. Data freedom.
  7. Craft's slogan is - make amazing documentation. After testing, the PDF produced by Craft is really good-looking.


shortcoming

  1. Due to the exchange rate, the price is relatively expensive for domestic users. For example, the personal Pro version is also close to 300 yuan, and the commercial version is more expensive.
  2. Craft lacks the Database feature that many Notion Like users love.
  3. Craft's font size is small and cannot be adjusted effectively.

Craft official website : Create amazing documents.


If you are using Craft and want to experience the multi-dimensional table features of the Notion class, what should you do?


Each product has its own positioning. There's no need to wait for Craft to add multidimensional tables, just use off-the-shelf tools. Of course, the premise is that you establish a workflow that suits you and assign suitable usage scenarios for different note-taking software.


For example, use Craft as an alternative to Word, which is mainly used for note-taking and creative output, while using the Database of tools such as Notion to manage your reading materials and daily plans.


Below are specific reviews of Notion and its counterparts FlowUs and Wolai, so you can choose the tool that's right for you.


Notion


Horizontal evaluation of Notion software: Notion, FlowUs, Wolai


Digital Garden: How to choose Notion-like productivity tools? Comprehensive comparison and evaluation of Notion, FlowUs, and Wolai


FlowUs Flow Notes


introduce


A featured, Notion-like All in One productivity tool.


Core functions


  • Block editor - supports various Blocks including pages, to-do lists, code blocks, etc. At the same time, it also supports synchronized blocks to facilitate knowledge reuse of Block content. In addition, support page dynamics and comment functions.
  • Simple form : supports simple forms to meet users' lightweight requirements for forms.
  • Database, the multidimensional table , supports seven views including tables, kanbans, galleries, catalogs, timelines, calendars, collection tables , etc.
  • Multidimensional table function : support basic functions such as grouping, filtering, sorting, etc. At the same time, it also supports advanced functions such as formulas, associations, and summaries , which is convenient for multi-dimensional tables to realize automatic data summarization and presentation . In addition, it supports the function of referencing multi-dimensional tables , which is convenient for users to share Database in multiple pages.
  • Template function : template button + template market. Powerful, diverse and personalized templates can meet the needs of different users.
  • Collaboration function : Supports multiple collaboration permission functions such as viewing, editing, commenting, and copying .



Reference and Embedding of Multidimensional Tables


special function


  • Compared with Notion, FlowUs supports Chinese interface and optimizes the details for Chinese users' usage habits.
  • It supports native development and solves the input problem of the mobile terminal . For most users, the requirements for the mobile terminal are real-time synchronization of content and support for quick input . FlowUs as a cloud note, there is no problem with natural content cross-platform. The native application can bring users a good mobile terminal experience, realize open and write, and quickly collect various knowledge and content.
  • Support folder page: integrate the network disk into your note-taking system
  • What is a folder page? Like a network disk application , FlowUs allows users to upload their frequently used office files to the note space in the form of a folder or multiple files with one click. And, FlowUs allows users to preview office files in folder pages online for free .
  • In similar software like Notion, files can only exist as attachments . For Notion, you need to use a browser jump to view the attachment content. For other similar software, you need to upgrade to the personal Pro version before you can preview it online.
  • The folder page has three views : title view, card view, and preview view, which are convenient for users to preview different forms of file content.




Folder page: integrate the network disk into your note-taking system


  • It is very friendly to individual users and has a high cost performance .
  • As in the article " Notion Software Horizontal Evaluation: Notion, FlowUs, Wolai ", FlowUs is cost-effective based on the specific functions and price comparisons of these three software.
  • In many of the same functions, FlowUs provides users with more benefits. For example, the group version of less than five people is free , and this feature is charged in software such as Notion. In addition, with core functions such as file upload and word limit per block , FlowUs provides more storage space and fewer functional limitations.
  • Of course, FlowUs also supports educational discounts .
  • Rich software linkage ecosystem : FlowUs forms software linkage with many excellent third-party services such as whiteboards, mind maps, flowcharts, and design collaboration . Specifically, FlowUs supports Figma, Airtable, Sketch, Moknife, Ike, Excalidraw, ProcessOn, Canva, Bilibili, Tencent Video, Youku Video, NetEase Cloud Music, Codepen.



View and edit mind maps, whiteboards, flowcharts directly inside FlowUs


FlowUs Flow Notes Template


Homepage Dashboard Template




FlowUs Dashboard Template Sharing


Self-media operation template




We Media Operation · Template Sharing



Progress bar comprehensive template



The above template parts are made using the domestic widget library NotionPet . For more widgets, it is recommended to visit the official website:



Use tutorials and learning resources summary



Related Productivity Tool Evaluation and Methodology Introduction



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