NotepadOne vs Evernote:
Better Free Plan & 72% Cheaper

Evernote's free plan is very limited (2 devices, 60MB/month). NotepadOne gives you 30 notes with full features, no login required, and premium costs 72% less.

$2.99/mo
NotepadOne Premium
72% cheaper
$10.83/mo
Evernote Personal
$130/year
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The Key Differences

NotepadOne

Generous Free Plan
30 notes, all features, no device limits
No Account Required
Start instantly, 100% private
72% Cheaper Premium
$2.99/month vs Evernote's $10.83
Zero Tracking
No analytics, cookies, or data collection

Evernote

Limited Free Plan
2 devices max, 60MB/month upload limit
Account Required
Must create account and login
Expensive Premium
$10.83/month ($130/year)
Advanced Features
Web clipper, OCR, PDF search

Feature Comparison

FeatureNotepadOneEvernote
Free Plan Notes30 notesUnlimited (but 2 devices)
Free Plan Device Limit2 devices only
Free Upload Limit60MB/month
Premium Price$2.99/mo$10.83/mo
No Login Required
Zero Tracking
Rich Text Editing
Web Clipper
OCR (Text in Images)Premium only

Which Should You Choose?

Choose NotepadOne if you:

  • •Want a usable free plan without device limits or upload restrictions
  • •Care about privacy and don't want to create an account
  • •Want to save money ($2.99 vs $10.83/month)
  • •Don't need web clipping or OCR features
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Choose Evernote if you:

  • •Need web clipper to save articles and web pages
  • •Rely on OCR to search text within images and PDFs
  • •Use email-to-note features heavily
  • •Don't mind the high cost and limited free plan

Common Questions

Is NotepadOne better than Evernote?

NotepadOne is better if you want a generous free plan (30 notes vs 2 devices), privacy (no account required), and cheaper premium ($2.99 vs $10.83). Evernote is better for web clipping, OCR, and advanced search features.

What is the best free alternative to Evernote?

NotepadOne offers the best free alternative with 30 notes, full features, and no device limits. Evernote free limits you to 2 devices and 60MB/month. NotepadOne also doesn't require an account, making it more private.

Can I switch from Evernote to NotepadOne?

Yes! Export your Evernote notes as text or markdown, then copy them into NotepadOne. If you don't heavily use Evernote's web clipper or OCR features, switching is straightforward.

Why is NotepadOne cheaper than Evernote?

NotepadOne focuses on simple note-taking without web clipping, OCR, or enterprise features. This keeps costs low, allowing us to charge $2.99/month instead of Evernote's $10.83/month.

Does NotepadOne support note sharing and collaboration?

Yes! NotepadOne Premium includes real-time collaboration with live cursors, instant sync, and unlimited shared notes with password protection and permissions. Free users get 1 fully-featured shared note and can accept unlimited collaboration invites. Evernote requires expensive Business plans for real collaboration.

Ready to Save $95/Year?

Switch from Evernote's $130/year to NotepadOne's $36/year

Start with 30 free notes. No credit card, no login required.

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