Evernote alternatives

Evernote: Note-taking app with notebooks, web clipping, tasks and document scanning.

Evernote raised its prices and limited its free plan, so a lot of long-time users are moving. These note apps are free, open source or focused on privacy.

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9 alternatives to Evernote

  1. Obsidian logo

    Obsidian

    Obsidian stores notes as Markdown files on your computer and links them together. There's an importer for Evernote files.

    • Freemium
    • Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    • Made in Canada
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  2. Joplin logo

    Joplin

    Joplin is the most direct Evernote replacement, with notebooks, tags and a web clipper. It imports Evernote exports and is free.

    • Freemium
    • Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
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  3. Logseq logo

    Logseq

    Logseq is an outliner for linked notes and daily journals. It suits people who think in bullet points.

    • Free
    • Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
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  4. Anytype logo

    Anytype

    Anytype is a local-first workspace with notes, tasks and databases.

    • Freemium
    • Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
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  5. Notesnook logo

    Notesnook

    Notesnook encrypts every note and has a web clipper. It can import from Evernote.

    • Freemium
    • Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    • Made in Pakistan
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  6. Google Keep logo

    Google Keep

    Google Keep is free and great for quick notes and checklists. It's too simple to hold a large archive.

    • Free
    • Web, iOS, Android
    • Made in United States
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  7. Standard Notes logo

    Standard Notes

    Standard Notes encrypts everything and is built to last. It's a calm choice for private notes.

    • Freemium
    • Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
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  8. Microsoft OneNote logo

    Microsoft OneNote

    OneNote is free and has notebooks and sections like Evernote. Microsoft offers an importer.

    • Freemium
    • Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
    • Made in United States
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  9. Simplenote logo

    Simplenote

    Simplenote is free, plain text and syncs everywhere. It works for people who used Evernote just for quick notes.

    • Free
    • Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    • Made in United States
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Evernote alternatives compared

Product Pricing Platforms Made in
Obsidian Freemium Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Canada
Joplin Freemium Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android –
Logseq Free Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android –
Anytype Freemium Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android –
Notesnook Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Pakistan
Google Keep Free Web, iOS, Android United States
Standard Notes Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android –
Microsoft OneNote Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android United States
Simplenote Free Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android United States

Evernote alternatives: frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Evernote?

Popular alternatives to Evernote are Obsidian, Joplin and Logseq. You can compare their pricing, platforms and the country they're made in on this page.

Is there a free alternative to Evernote?

Yes. Logseq, Google Keep and Simplenote are free to use. Obsidian, Joplin and Anytype have a free plan.

Which Evernote alternatives work on iPhone and Android?

Obsidian, Joplin, Logseq and Anytype have apps for both iPhone and Android.

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