Evernote review

Evernote still has some of the best tools for building an archive: Boolean, geographic and filtered search, a web clipper, document scanning and in-note encryption on Mac and Windows. Newer features add tasks with dates and reminders, an Evernote Calendar that connects Google or Microsoft calendars, an AI Assistant, semantic search, AI Transcribe for meetings and a way to use your notes from Claude, ChatGPT and other MCP-compatible tools. Apps cover iOS, Android, Web, Windows and Mac, and integrations reach Gmail, Drive, Outlook and Slack. The problem for this list is cross-device use on a budget. The free plan stops at 50 notes, 1 notebook and 1 device, and Starter syncs only 3 devices, so full cross-device use means the Advanced plan. Eligible college students get 40% off a year of Advanced. The compare page showed us only zloty prices, so check the US price before you subscribe.

Who it is for

Professionals who clip, scan and search large archives of notes and documents.

Price

Free plan with 50 notes and 1 device; 40% off Advanced for eligible college students. See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Advanced search with Boolean, geographic and filtered searches
• Tasks with dates, reminders and assignment, plus Evernote Calendar
• AI Assistant, semantic search and AI Transcribe for meetings
• Connect notes to Claude, ChatGPT and other MCP-compatible AI tools
• Apps for iOS, Android, Web, Windows and Mac

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Strong search across a large archive of notes
• Strength: Integrations with Gmail, Google Drive, Outlook and Slack
• Strength: Eligible college students get 40% off a year of Advanced
• Weakness: Free plan allows only 50 notes, 1 notebook and 1 device
• Weakness: Starter syncs only 3 devices
• Weakness: US prices were not shown to us, so check before buying

Key facts

• Free plan: 50 notes, 1 notebook, 1 device, 1 GB storage
• Starter: 1,000 notes, 20 notebooks, 3 devices
• Advanced: Unlimited notes, notebooks and devices
• Free trial: 7 days on paid plans
• Student discount: 40% off one year of Advanced

Where it ranks

Evernote is No. 10 in our Best Note Taking Apps verdict.