Using Craft for Task Management? Here's What's Missing
Written By The Aftertone Team
Why people leave Craft
Using Craft for task management is a natural extension of the workflow for Mac users. The gap is execution -- Craft shows you what needs doing but doesn't help you schedule when, protect the time, or measure whether the week was productive.
How to cancel Craft
In Craft, go to Settings, then Account, and manage your subscription there. Or cancel at craft.do/account.
What to look for in a Craft alternative
The right replacement depends on why Craft stopped working for you:
If you need better calendar integration. Look for a tool where tasks and calendar live in the same view — not two separate apps you have to manually sync.
If you need less manual overhead. Auto-scheduling (where the tool suggests a plan and you confirm it) cuts the time spent maintaining your system. Avoid tools that reschedule without your input.
If you need clearer output data. A weekly report that shows whether your protected time produced real work is more useful than a productivity score or a streak counter.
What Aftertone does differently
Aftertone handles the execution layer that Craft doesn't cover. Capture action items in Craft as usual, then bring them into Smart Capture when you're ready to plan the week.
How to get your data out of Craft
Step 1. Craft stores tasks inside documents as checklist items.
Step 2. Open your task documents, copy the unchecked items, and paste into Aftertone's Smart Capture.
Craft is great for documents and notes — keep it for that. Aftertone handles the scheduling layer Craft doesn't have.
How to set up Aftertone
2. Download Aftertone. Free 14-day trial at aftertone.io/get-started. No card required.
3. Connect Google Calendar. Your existing events pull in immediately. Your calendar and tasks are now in one view.
4. Plan your first week. Use Auto Plan to schedule your tasks. The weekly report will tell you at the end of the week whether it worked.
Full migration guide: aftertone.io/university/coming-from-another-tool
Frequently asked questions
How do I cancel Craft?
In Craft, go to Settings, then Account, and manage your subscription there. Or cancel at craft.do/account. Direct link: https://www.craft.do/account
How do I export my data from Craft?
Most Craft data can be exported from Settings or as a CSV. Once exported, paste your task list into Aftertone's Smart Capture and it structures everything automatically. See aftertone.io/university/coming-from-another-tool for a step-by-step guide.
Is there a free trial for Aftertone?
Yes. 14 days, no card required. Download at aftertone.io/get-started.
What does Aftertone do that Craft doesn't?
Aftertone handles the execution layer that Craft doesn't cover. Capture action items in Craft as usual, then bring them into Smart Capture when you're ready to plan the week.
Try Aftertone free -- 14 days, no card required
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