Evernote
The Astronaut's Review
Expert analysis by The Software Astronaut
Astronaut's Score
The Verdict
The original note-taking app that pioneered digital organization but faces stiff competition.
Our Take
Evernote was the category leader for years but has struggled to innovate while Notion and others have surpassed it. The core note-taking remains solid, and the web clipper is still best-in-class. Legacy users stay for their existing notes.
Strong Fit
- Web clipping and research collection
- Users with years of existing Evernote notes
- Simple note-taking without database needs
- Those preferring traditional note structure
Look Elsewhere If
- Users wanting modern flexibility (use Notion)
- Teams needing collaboration features
- Those on tight budgets
Rating Breakdown
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
Evernote pioneered the note-taking category and once dominated the space. Recent years have seen competition from Notion, Obsidian, and Apple Notes erode its position, though it remains capable for core note-taking.
Ease of Use
Evernote is straightforward for note-taking. The notebook/note hierarchy is familiar. The web clipper remains the best for saving web content. However, the app can feel dated compared to modern alternatives.
Key Strengths
- Best-in-class web clipper
- Robust search including handwriting and images
- Cross-platform sync
- Document scanning
- Long track record
Limitations to Consider
- Free tier heavily restricted
- Innovation has slowed
- Pricing increased significantly
- Many users have migrated to alternatives
Pricing Analysis
Free tier very limited (60MB/month, 2 devices). Personal at $14.99/month. Professional at $17.99/month.
Final Thoughts
Evernote remains capable for traditional note-taking but has lost its edge. New users should consider Notion or Obsidian. Long-time users with large note libraries may stay for convenience.
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About Evernote
Capture ideas and organize your life
Key Features
Feature Availability
| Feature | Evernote |
|---|---|
Cloud-Based Accessible from any device with internet | |
Mobile App Native mobile applications available | Partial |
API Access Programmatic access for integrations | Partial |
Free Trial Try before you buy | |
Free Tier Permanently free plan available | |
24/7 Support Round-the-clock customer assistance | Partial |
SSO/SAML Enterprise single sign-on | Partial |
Data Export Export your data anytime | |
Integrations Connect with other tools | |
Custom Branding White-label capabilities | Partial |
Pricing Overview
Free / Personal $10.99/month
Integration & API
- API Supported
- Yes
- API Auth Methods
- Not specified
- API Protocols
- REST
- Native Integrations
- Google DriveSlackOutlookSalesforce
- Marketplace
- Not specified
- Zapier
- Yes
Mobile
- Mobile App
- Yes
- Platforms
- iOSAndroid
- Mobile Pricing
- Free
Delivery & Infrastructure
- Deployment Type
- Cloud + Desktop + Mobile
- Browsers
- ChromeFirefoxSafariEdge
- Data Centers
- Not specified
- Languages
- Not specified
Pricing & Licensing
- Contract Duration
- MonthlyAnnual
- License Mix
- Not specified
- Trial Days
- Not specified
- Currency
- USDEURGBP
Support
- Channels
- EmailCommunityDocumentation
- Hours
- Not specified
- Dedicated Manager
- Not specified
- Training
- Yes