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Free EagleFiler alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

3 of the 3 EagleFiler alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Obsidian, Evernote and Paperwork rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Obsidian logoObsidianFree plan + paid$4 per user/month for Sync, billed annuallyNoWindows, macOS, Linux +29 of 1066.5
2Evernote logoEvernoteFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +22 of 363.8
3PaPaperworkOpen source—YesLinux, Windows4 of 459.4
  1. Obsidian logo

    1. ObsidianTop pick

    Best for: People who want to own their notes as local Markdown files

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from EagleFiler

    Free Markdown vault on plain files, better if your archive is mostly notes rather than email.

    Pros

    • Notes are plain Markdown files you own
    • Works fully offline
    • Huge plugin ecosystem

    Cons

    • Official sync is a paid add-on
    • Real-time collaboration is limited
    Visit Obsidian Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1593
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Obsidian a good EagleFiler alternative?

    Verified facts

    9 of 10 verified
    Price
    Free, no sign-up required
    Checked Nov 8, 2026obsidian.md(opens source in a new tab)
    Storage
    Local Markdown files
    Checked Nov 8, 2026obsidian.md(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync
    Paid add-on
    Not checked yetobsidian.md(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, the app is free without limits
    Checked Nov 8, 2026obsidian.md(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $4 per user/month for Sync, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026obsidian.md(opens source in a new tab)
    Publish plan
    $8 per site/month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026obsidian.md(opens source in a new tab)
    Commercial license
    $50 per user/year (optional)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026obsidian.md(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    7 days for Sync and Publish
    Checked Nov 8, 2026obsidian.md(opens source in a new tab)
    Student discount
    40% off Sync and Publish
    Checked Nov 8, 2026obsidian.md(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync plan
    $5/month, or $4/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026obsidian.md(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Evernote logo

    2. EvernoteAcquired

    Best for: Capturing web clippings, scans and mixed media in one searchable archive

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    63.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from EagleFiler

    Cross-platform cloud notebook with web clipping and search on every device, but a subscription.

    Pros

    • Excellent web clipper
    • Search inside images and PDFs
    • Mature apps on every platform

    Cons

    • Free tier is restrictive
    • Frequent plan changes since the acquisition
    Visit Evernote Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.1586
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Evernote a good EagleFiler alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, with limits
    Checked Nov 8, 2026evernote.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Web clipper
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026evernote.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Bending Spoons
    Not checked yetevernote.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Pa

    3. Paperwork

    Best for: Home users who want to scan and search their paperwork on one desktop without running a server

    Open sourceLinux, Windows

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from EagleFiler

    Free open-source desktop app for scanning and searching paper documents on Linux and Windows.

    Pros

    • No server needed; it's a normal desktop app
    • Stores files in open formats in one folder, easy to back up
    • Learns to apply labels to new documents automatically

    Cons

    • No macOS version
    • Single-user, with no web access or sharing
    • Fewer automation features than server-based tools like Paperless-ngx
    Visit Paperwork Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Paperwork a good EagleFiler alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Platforms
    Linux, Windows
    Checked Nov 8, 2026openpaper.work(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026openpaper.work(opens source in a new tab)
    File formats
    JPEG, hOCR, PDF
    Checked Nov 8, 2026openpaper.work(opens source in a new tab)
    Automatic labelling
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026openpaper.work(opens source in a new tab)