Evernote Review 2026: Still Worth It After the Price Rises?
Evernote pioneered the modern note-taking app, but years of price increases and a hot competitor market have made it a harder sell. We test the current version to see whether its web clipping, search and note organization still justify the cost.
Rating★ 4.2/5
PricingFree / From $14.99 per month (Personal, annual)
Best forLong-time note-takers who need web clipping, OCR search and a mature ecosystem
Pros
- Best-in-class web clipper that preserves article formatting well
- Powerful search including OCR of images and PDFs
- Mature ecosystem with reliable sync and rich third-party integrations
Cons
- More expensive than most rivals for a single purpose
- Free plan is very limited — one device, small upload cap
- Interface can feel dated next to Notion or Craft
Verdict
Evernote is still a strong choice if you live in web clippings and need searchable archives — its clipper and OCR remain best-in-class. But for general note-taking on a budget, Notion, Obsidian or Apple Notes now offer more for less.
