Evernote vs Standard Notes

Not sure which of these tools fits your work? Compare Evernote and Standard Notes to see what you can do with each, what you'll pay and what to check before you choose.

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What matters to youEvernoteStandard Notes
Best suited to
  • Professionals
  • Privacy users
Starting priceFrom $0.00 / free plan availableFrom $0.00 / free plan available
CategoryOffice SoftwareOffice Software
Ratings shown4.5 / 5 (1 reviews shown)4.6 / 5 (1 reviews shown)
Features to compare
  • Web Clipper
  • Tagging
  • Search
  • Sync
  • Document Scanning
  • End-to-End Encryption
  • Extensions
  • Sync
  • Secure Storage
Strengths
  • Brings web content and notes together
  • Multiple ways to organize saved information
  • Useful document-capture workflow
  • End-to-end encryption is part of the core offering
  • Free cross-device synchronization and offline notes
  • Data export supports an independent backup routine
Considerations
  • Free usage has meaningful limits
  • Growing collections may need a paid plan
  • Rich editing and file storage depend on paid editions
  • Less suitable for a collaborative team workspace

Before you decide

  1. Which tool fits the way you work?
  2. What will it cost you now and when you renew?
  3. Can you try it on a real task before you choose?

Questions you may have when comparing Evernote and Standard Notes

What's different about Evernote and Standard Notes?

Evernote lists Web Clipper, Tagging and Search. Standard Notes lists End-to-End Encryption, Extensions and Sync. Start with the features you would actually use, then check which plan includes them. A shorter feature list doesn't necessarily mean a tool can't do something you need.

Which one will cost me less?

Compare the total for your team, not just the starting price. Check the billing period, currency, number of users, usage limits and renewal rate, then add any extras you need. If you try a free plan or trial, check what happens when you reach its limits.

How do I choose between Evernote and Standard Notes?

Pick a task you do often and try it in both tools. If you need Note-Taking Software, start there. See which feels easier to use and works with the tools you already rely on. Before you pay, check the plan limits and whether you can get the support you need.