Note-taking app to capture, organize and search everything
Evernote is a long-standing note-taking app, owned by Bending Spoons since 2023, that stores notes, web clips, PDFs, scans and audio in notebooks with tags and full-text search, including text inside images. Recent versions add tasks, calendar integration and AI features, while the free plan has become very limited compared with the paid tiers.
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- alternatives
- 12
- platforms
- 6
- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Mature web clipper and full-text search, even inside images
- Stores notes, PDFs, scans and audio in one place
- Tasks and calendar integration alongside notes
Cons
- The free plan is very limited compared with paid tiers
- Paid plans are expensive compared with many note apps
- Apps can feel heavier and slower than lighter note tools
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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Apple NotesFreeBuilt-in notes app for iPhone, iPad and Mac
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