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Skim vs Craft

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Skim

8.0
Productivity

PDF reader and note-taking application

Craft

8.0
Productivity

Native document editor

Metric Skim Craft
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 1.4K 122
90-day Installs 3.9K 445
365-day Installs 12.9K 1.6K
Version 1.7.14 3.4.2
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 6.7K 11.0K
GitHub Forks 241 1.4K
Open Issues 20 126
License MIT MIT
Language Rust C
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 2y ago
First Seen Jul 31, 2013 Sep 24, 2020

Reviews

Skim

Skim is a robust PDF reader and note-taking application known for its efficiency and active development. It offers a modern approach to PDF management with features like annotation and search, benefiting users who need a reliable tool for document review and editing.

Skim is a PDF reader and note-taking application that allows users to view, annotate, and search PDF documents efficiently.

Pros

  • + Efficient PDF handling and annotation features
  • + Active development and regular updates
  • + Built with Rust for performance and reliability

Cons

  • - Limited community discussion and engagement
  • - Potential confusion with other meanings of 'skim'

Craft

Craft is a native document editor with a unique approach, leveraging OpenGL for a Minecraft-like interface. It supports real-time collaboration and is designed for users seeking a creative and visually engaging writing experience.

Craft is a document editor that allows users to create and edit text documents in real-time with a visually immersive interface.

Pros

  • + Open-source with active development
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Real-time collaboration features
  • + Unique, visually engaging interface

Cons

  • - Persistent segmentation fault issue
  • - Niche appeal may limit user base