# Drafts for Mac

> Where text starts, before it knows where it goes.

Drafts opens to a blank page instantly. Capture first, then send the text anywhere with actions you can script yourself.

## Facts

- Price: Free, with paid upgrades
- Developer: Agile Tortoise
- Category: Writing & Notes
- Website: https://getdrafts.com/
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drafts/id1435957248
- Requires: macOS 12.7 or later
- App Store version: 54.1.1
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/drafts/

## Install

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 1435957248
```

## Questions

### Is Drafts free?

Drafts is free to download and use, with paid upgrades for extra features.

### Where can I download Drafts for Mac?

Download Drafts from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (getdrafts.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Drafts from the Terminal?

Yes. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 1435957248`.

### Which macOS version does Drafts need?

The Mac App Store version of Drafts requires macOS 12.7 or later.

### What are good alternatives to Drafts?

Other writing & notes apps for Mac worth a look are Bear (free + pro), Craft (free + pro), Tot (free + pro) and Agenda (free + pro).

## Alternatives in Writing & Notes

- [Bear](https://macworthy.com/apps/bear/): Beautiful notes, linked and tagged. (Free + Pro)
- [Craft](https://macworthy.com/apps/craft/): Documents that look designed by default. (Free + Pro)
- [Tot](https://macworthy.com/apps/tot/): Seven dots. Seven notes. That's it. (Free + Pro)
- [Agenda](https://macworthy.com/apps/agenda/): Notes that live on a timeline. (Free + Pro)
- [Cirrus](https://macworthy.com/apps/cirrus/): A Markdown note that pops up over whatever you are doing. (Free + Pro)
- [iA Writer](https://macworthy.com/apps/ia-writer/): Focused Markdown writing, nothing more. (One-time purchase)
- [Ulysses](https://macworthy.com/apps/ulysses/): A complete writing environment for long work. (Subscription)
- [MarkEdit](https://macworthy.com/apps/markedit/): TextEdit, if it spoke Markdown. (Open source)

## Collections

- [The writer's room](https://macworthy.com/collections/writers-room/)

Tags: notes, automation