Craft vs Roam Research Pricing (2026)
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Craft vs Roam Research

Note-Taking & PKM pricing comparison · 2026

Craft pricing ranges from $0–$50/month, while Roam Research ranges from $15–$41.67/month. These products use different pricing models ( vs ), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.

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2 products · Note-Taking & PKM
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Craft
Craft pricing starts at $8/mo.
verified 5w ago
$411 $500
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Roam Research
Roam Research pricing starts at $15/mo.
verified 13w ago
$411 $500
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
Roam saves $89 vs Craft · 25 seats
Cheapest $411
Spread 18%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Family
$4.5K/yr
year 1 license · $15/seat
Believer
$13K/yr
year 1 license · $42/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$500/yr
Vendr · n=215
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$411/yr
Vendr · n=92
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 6 sourced facts
4 hidden-cost · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 1mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 5 sourced facts
4 hidden-cost · Vendr median
Last verified 2mo ago
Confidence Limited confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
4 documented
  • Subscription Cost Perception
    $45/year
    1 source
  • Free Tier Limitations
    1 source
  • Limited Offline Support and File Handling
    1 source
  • AI Assistant Credits
    1 source
4 documented
  • Steep Learning Curve
    1 source
  • Performance Issues with Large Graphs
    1 source
  • Limited Offline Functionality
    1 source
  • Data Ownership and Portability Concerns
    1 source
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
G2
4.5out of 5 (79)
Best for
Occasional users
Watch out
lack of features, particularly missing integrations and limited functionality, which impacts workflow efficiency
No public ratings yet
Best for
Individual users
Watch out
High Pricing
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
Note-Taking & PKM

Craft

$0–$50
/month
4 plans · Free tier
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VS
Note-Taking & PKM

Roam Research

$15–$41.67
/month
2 plans
Full pricing breakdown →
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Different Pricing Models

Direct price comparison isn't meaningful here — Craft uses pricing while Roam Research uses pricing. Your actual cost will depend on usage volume, team size, or both. Here's each product in its native unit.

Craft

$0–$50 / month
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vs

Roam Research

$15–$41.67 / month
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Craft and Roam Research both operate in the note-taking & pkm category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Craft Roam Research
Free Free /month $15 /month
Plus $8 /month $41.67 /month
Family $15 /month —
Team $50 /month —

Market Intelligence

Craft

Median annual cost
$500
Based on
215 deals

Roam Research

Median annual cost
$411
Based on
92 deals

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Craft 4 hidden costs

medium
Subscription Cost Perception $45/year
medium
Free Tier Limitations
low
Limited Offline Support and File Handling
medium
AI Assistant Credits
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Roam Research 4 hidden costs

medium
Steep Learning Curve
high
Performance Issues with Large Graphs
medium
Limited Offline Functionality
high
Data Ownership and Portability Concerns
See all Roam Research hidden costs →

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