Evernote
Veteran note-taking app with web clipping, search, and document scanning.
- Pricing
- free, subscription
- Free tier
- true
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- License
- proprietary, subscription
- Open source
- No
Ranking
Methodology: Note-taking Apps — Baseline Methodology v1.0.0 · last ranking update 2026-09-13 · eligibility: ranked
Why this rank? See the factor breakdown
| Factor | Weight | Score | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Note-taking Apps — core capability coverage score | 15.0% | 76.0 | Moderate |
| Note-taking Apps — outcome quality score | 12.0% | 74.0 | Moderate |
| Note-taking Apps — advanced workflow depth score | 10.0% | 70.0 | Moderate |
| Note-taking Apps — domain interoperability score | 8.0% | 68.0 | Moderate |
| Note-taking Apps — scale / capacity score | 5.0% | 72.0 | Moderate |
| Usability & adoption | 10.0% | 78.0 | Moderate |
| Reliability & performance | 8.0% | 76.0 | Moderate |
| Security, privacy & compliance | 10.0% | 66.0 | Moderate |
| Interoperability & ecosystem | 8.0% | 70.0 | Moderate |
| Value & total cost | 7.0% | 70.0 | Moderate |
| Support & documentation | 4.0% | 76.0 | Moderate |
| Evidence confidence | 3.0% | 72.0 | Moderate |
12 of 12 factors currently assessed for Evernote. “—” means not yet assessed — never a hidden zero. Weights and thresholds are published in the category methodology.
Editorial review
Evernote has not yet been editorially reviewed. User reviews and published field data below are unaffected — we say so rather than implying an editorial verdict.
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Overview
Evernote is a long-established note-taking service with rich text notes, web clipping, document scanning, and cross-device sync. Recent versions rebuilt the clients on a shared codebase; plans include Free, Personal, and Professional tiers.
Facts & attributes
Every value carries its evidence state. “—” means unknown — never a silent default (P-02).
Identity · Taxonomy
- Documentation(HTTPS URL)
- https://help.evernote.com/Verification pending
- Tags(open-source;cloud-native)
- note-taking, cross-platform, sync, encryptionVerification pending
Platform · Deployment
- Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance)
- SaaS, desktop, mobileVerification pending
- Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux)
- Windows, macOSVerification pending
- Mobile apps(iOS;Android)
- iOS, AndroidVerification pending
- Operating systems(Windows;macOS;Linux;iOS;Android)
- Windows, macOSVerification pending
Pricing · Licensing
- Free plan(true/false)
- trueVerification pending
- Free trial(true/false)
- trueVerification pending
- License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license)
- proprietary, subscriptionVerification pending
- Open source(true/false)
- falseVerification pending
- Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom)
- free, subscriptionVerification pending
- Trial length(14)
- 7Verification pending
Features · Product · Fit
- Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics)
- Note and notebook management, Cross-device sync, In-note encryption and two-factor authentication, Single sign-on on Enterprise plan, Calendar connection, Connectivity to AI tools via MCPVerification pending
Api · Integrations · Ecosystem
- API available(true/false)
- trueVerification pending
Audience · Use · Case
- Best for(Neutral editorial summary)
- Individuals and teams that want a mature, cross-platform note repository with tiered storage limits and enterprise controls.Verification pending
- Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise)
- individual, SMB, enterpriseVerification pending
- Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate)
- Personal note taking, Team knowledge managementVerification pending
- Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist)
- beginnerVerification pending
Lifecycle · Versioning
- Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived)
- activeVerification pending
Vendor · Maintainer
- Founded year(2012)
- 2007Verification pending
- Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual)
- commercialVerification pending
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