Every piece of text starts in Drafts — capture instantly, then send it anywhere with one-tap actions.
Each app below addresses a specific gap in Drafts's offering. We picked them based on real user review patterns and feature differentiation.
Obsidian stores all notes as plain Markdown files on your device, enabling a connected knowledge graph. It has a rich plugin ecosystem for automation, daily notes, and task management.
Explore Obsidian data →Notepads is a lightweight, open-source text editor for Windows that offers a modern interface and tabbed editing. It is a quick-capture alternative for Windows users.
Explore Notepads data →1Writer is a Markdown-focused writing app for iOS with support for custom URL scheme actions, Dropbox and iCloud sync, and a clean editing environment.
Explore 1Writer data →Bear is a Markdown note editor with a clean interface, tagging system, and iCloud sync. Bear 2 added backlinks and nested tags. It focuses on writing rather than automation.
Explore Bear data →iA Writer focuses on distraction-free writing in Markdown with a signature typewriter interface. It supports iCloud and Dropbox, and works across all major platforms.
Explore iA Writer data →Tot provides seven small text slots accessible from the Mac menu bar or iPhone. It is designed for quick capture of fleeting notes without opening a full editor.
Explore Tot data →Drafts is the go-to quick-capture app for writers, developers, and productivity enthusiasts in the Apple ecosystem who automate text workflows.
Drafts is a quick-capture text app where all text starts as a draft. You can then use actions to send text to other apps, create calendar events, post to social media, run scripts, and more.
No. Drafts is only available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. There is no Android or web version.
Yes. Drafts supports Markdown editing and preview, and can export or send Markdown content to other apps via its action library.
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