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Evernote alternatives: 11 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Evernote: free tier is restrictive, and frequent plan changes since the acquisition. We ranked 11 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Evernote, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Joplin currently ranks first.

Evernote has been acquired. Acquired by Bending Spoons; plans and free-tier limits have changed since.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Microsoft OneNote logoMicrosoft OneNoteFreeNoWeb, Windows, macOS +21 of 367.3
2Notion logoNotionFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +21 of 364.3
3UpNote logoUpNoteFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +34 of 440.0
4Notesnook logoNotesnookFree plan + paidYesWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 540.0
5Zoho Notebook logoZoho NotebookFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 440.0
6Readwise Reader logoReadwise ReaderPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android +35 of 538.6
7Raindrop.io logoRaindrop.ioFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +35 of 538.6
8mymind logomymindPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 438.6
  1. Microsoft OneNote logo

    1. Microsoft OneNoteTop pick

    Best for: Handwritten and free-form notes inside the Microsoft ecosystem

    FreeWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    67.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Evernote

    Free notebook app with clipping and handwriting support.

    Pros

    • Free with a Microsoft account
    • Great pen and handwriting support
    • Tight Microsoft 365 integration

    Cons

    • Notebook structure can get messy
    • Exporting to other apps is awkward
    Visit Microsoft OneNote Compare with EvernoteDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.1563
    Freshness ×0.1553
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Microsoft OneNote a good Evernote alternative?

    Verified facts

    1 of 3 verified
    Price
    Free with a Microsoft account
    Checked Oct 24, 2026onenote.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync
    Through OneDrive
    Not checked yetonenote.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
    Not checked yetonenote.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Notion logo

    2. Notion

    Best for: Teams that want docs, wikis and simple databases in one place

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

    64.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Evernote

    Modern workspace with databases if you want more structure than notebooks.

    Pros

    • Flexible blocks and databases
    • Large template gallery
    • Strong sharing and permissions

    Cons

    • Needs an internet connection for most work
    • Large workspaces can feel slow
    Visit Notion Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.1563
    Freshness ×0.1553
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Notion a good Evernote alternative?

    Verified facts

    1 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026notion.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
    Not checked yetnotion.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    No
    Not checked yetnotion.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. UpNote logo

    3. UpNote

    Best for: Former Evernote users who want simple, synced notes at a low one-off price

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

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Evernote

    A clean, cheaper Evernote-style app with a lifetime licence.

    Pros

    • Clean, fast interface
    • Lifetime licence option
    • Apps on every major platform
    • Offline access with automatic sync

    Cons

    • Free version stops at 50 notes
    • No end-to-end encryption
    • No real-time collaboration
    Visit UpNote Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is UpNote a good Evernote alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 50 notes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getupnote.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium price
    $1.99/month or $39.99 lifetime
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getupnote.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getupnote.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline mode
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getupnote.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Notesnook logo

    4. Notesnook

    Best for: Privacy-conscious users who want an encrypted, Evernote-style notes app

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Evernote

    Similar notebooks and rich notes, end-to-end encrypted and open source.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encrypted by default
    • Apps and sync server are open source
    • Free plan with unlimited notes and devices
    • Rich editor with attachments

    Cons

    • Limited real-time collaboration
    • Storage and notebooks capped on lower plans
    • Fewer integrations than mainstream apps
    Visit Notesnook Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Notesnook a good Evernote alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Unlimited notes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026notesnook.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days on paid plans
    Checked Oct 25, 2026notesnook.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026notesnook.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open-source server
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026notesnook.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Zoho Notebook logo

    5. Zoho Notebook

    Best for: People who want a free, attractive notebook app without ads

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

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Evernote

    Free notebooks with many note types and no ads.

    Pros

    • Free with no ads
    • Many note types, including audio and file cards
    • Works offline
    • Apps for desktop, mobile and web

    Cons

    • Basic formatting
    • No backlinks or knowledge-base features
    • No Linux app
    Visit Zoho Notebook Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Zoho Notebook a good Evernote alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, no ads
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline mode
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Note types
    Text, audio, photo, file
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Readwise Reader logo

    6. Readwise Reader

    Best for: Heavy readers and researchers who highlight a lot and want one inbox for every format

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Browser extension

    38.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Evernote

    Better for saving articles to read and highlight, with export to note apps.

    Pros

    • One library for articles, PDFs, EPUBs, newsletters and RSS
    • Excellent highlighting with export to note-taking apps
    • Keyboard-driven, with AI summaries and text-to-speech
    • API, CLI and MCP server for automation

    Cons

    • No free plan once the trial ends
    • So many features that the interface takes time to learn
    • Highlight review is a separate product unless you buy the bundle
    Visit Readwise Reader Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Readwise Reader a good Evernote alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Reader-only price
    $7.99/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026readwise.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Full Readwise price
    $9.99/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026readwise.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days, no credit card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026readwise.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Supported formats
    Articles, PDFs, EPUBs, email, YouTube, RSS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026readwise.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026readwise.io(opens source in a new tab)
  7. Raindrop.io logo

    7. Raindrop.io

    Best for: People who collect lots of links and want tidy collections with a free plan that has no caps

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

    38.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Evernote

    For people who mainly used Evernote's web clipper, Raindrop.io saves and archives pages with a free plan.

    Pros

    • Unlimited bookmarks, collections and devices for free
    • Nested collections, tags, highlights and reminders
    • Apps on every major platform plus an API
    • Can share collections publicly or with collaborators

    Cons

    • Full-text search and permanent copies need Pro
    • Hosted only; no self-hosted version
    • Reading view is less focused than dedicated read-later apps
    Visit Raindrop.io Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Raindrop.io a good Evernote alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Unlimited bookmarks and devices
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raindrop.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro features
    Full-text search, permanent copies, backups
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raindrop.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Refunds
    30-day money-back guarantee
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raindrop.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop apps
    macOS and Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raindrop.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Open-source apps
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raindrop.io(opens source in a new tab)
  8. mymind logo

    8. mymind

    Best for: Designers and collectors who want a private visual library that organises itself

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    38.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Evernote

    A private place to save web clippings, images and notes that tags everything automatically.

    Pros

    • Automatic AI tagging, image text search and summaries
    • Clean, visual interface with no folders to maintain
    • No ads, social features or data sales
    • Reading mode with article backups

    Cons

    • Paid subscription with no proper free plan
    • No sharing or collaboration by design
    • Little manual control for people who like strict folders
    Visit mymind Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is mymind a good Evernote alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $7.99/month (Student of Life)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mymind.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mastermind plan
    $12.99/month or $129/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mymind.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business model
    Subscription-funded, no ads
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mymind.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iOS, Android, Chrome, Edge, Safari
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mymind.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Evernote alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Joplin logo

Best Evernote alternative for most people

Joplin

Imports Evernote exports and is free and open source, with its own web clipper.

Microsoft OneNote logo

Best Evernote alternative for a free option

Microsoft OneNote

Free notebook app with clipping and handwriting support.

Obsidian logo

Best Evernote alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Obsidian

Keep notes as local files and avoid subscription changes.

Notesnook logo

Best Evernote alternative for open source

Notesnook

Similar notebooks and rich notes, end-to-end encrypted and open source.

Joplin logo

Best Evernote alternative for self-hosting

Joplin

Imports Evernote exports and is free and open source, with its own web clipper.

Notion logo

Best Evernote alternative for Mac

Notion

Modern workspace with databases if you want more structure than notebooks.

UpNote logo

Best Evernote alternative for Windows

UpNote

A clean, cheaper Evernote-style app with a lifetime licence.

Joplin logo

Best Evernote alternative for Linux

Joplin

Imports Evernote exports and is free and open source, with its own web clipper.

Zoho Notebook logo

Best Evernote alternative for iPhone and Android

Zoho Notebook

Free notebooks with many note types and no ads.

Readwise Reader logo

Best Evernote alternative for working in the browser

Readwise Reader

Better for saving articles to read and highlight, with export to note apps.

Evernote alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Evernote?

Joplin ranks first right now. Imports Evernote exports and is free and open source, with its own web clipper. Microsoft OneNote and Obsidian follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Evernote?

Yes. Joplin (open source), Microsoft OneNote (free), Obsidian (free plan + paid) and Notion (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Evernote?

Yes: Joplin and Notesnook. Joplin and Notesnook can also be self-hosted.

Which Evernote alternatives work on Linux?

Joplin, Obsidian, UpNote and Notesnook run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Evernote?

The complaints we hear most: free tier is restrictive; frequent plan changes since the acquisition.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Evernote, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.