Evernote vs OneNote

Compare features, pricing, and platforms between Evernote and OneNote to make the right choice.

Platform Availability

Platform Evernote OneNote
Android βœ“ βœ“
Web βœ“ βœ“
Windows βœ“ βœ“
iOS βœ“ βœ“
macOS βœ“ βœ“

Feature Comparison

Feature Evernote OneNote
AI Features βœ“ β€”
Collaboration β€” βœ“
Content Uploads βœ“ βœ“
Dark Mode βœ“ βœ“
File Attachments βœ“ βœ“
Image Support βœ“ βœ“
OCR βœ“ β€”
Offline Mode βœ“ β€”
Real-time Sync βœ“ βœ“
Rich Text βœ“ βœ“
Search βœ“ βœ“
Sharing β€” βœ“
Tables βœ“ βœ“
Tasks/TODO βœ“ βœ“
Templates βœ“ β€”
WYSIWYG βœ“ βœ“
Web Capture βœ“ βœ“

Pricing Comparison

Evernote

Model: Freemium
Monthly: $0-14.17
Free tier: Yes

Free tier limited, Personal at $10.83/month, Professional at $14.17/month

OneNote

Model: Free
Monthly: $0
Free tier: Yes

Free with Microsoft account

Pros and Cons

Evernote

Pros

  • βœ“ Mature ecosystem
  • βœ“ Powerful search
  • βœ“ Web clipper
  • βœ“ OCR capabilities
  • βœ“ AI-powered cleanup

Cons

  • ⚠ Limited free tier
  • ⚠ Expensive
  • ⚠ Heavy app
  • ⚠ Sync can be slow

OneNote

Pros

  • βœ“ Free
  • βœ“ Microsoft integration
  • βœ“ Great for handwriting
  • βœ“ Cross-platform

Cons

  • ⚠ Can be slow
  • ⚠ Sync issues
  • ⚠ Cluttered interface
  • ⚠ Heavy app

Which One Should You Choose?

Choose Evernote if...

  • You need offline access
  • You want AI features
Learn more about Evernote

Choose OneNote if...

  • You work with a team
Learn more about OneNote

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