Evernote vs Notion — Which One Wins?
Pick Evernote if: People who clip a lot of web content and want powerful search across all their notes
Pick Notion if: Teams that want docs, wikis, and project tracking in one tool
Our take: Evernote is easier to pick up, but Notion is more powerful long-term.
| Evernote | Notion | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free with 60MB/mo uploads and 1 device | Personal $14.99/mo | Free personal plan | Plus $8/user/mo |
| Features | Web clipper, Document scanning, Search inside images and PDFs, Task management, Calendar integration | All-in-one workspace, Database views, Team wikis, API & integrations, AI assistant built-in |
| Best for | People who clip a lot of web content and want powerful search across all their notes | Teams that want docs, wikis, and project tracking in one tool |
| Learning Curve | Easy | Medium |
The Real Difference
Both offer free tiers, so the real question is what you get when you start paying.
Evernote stands out with Web clipper and Document scanning. Notion counters with All-in-one workspace and Database views.
Evernote's Achilles heel: has been declining for years — frequent price hikes, lost features, and the free plan is now nearly unusable at 1 device. Notion's: gets slow with large databases and complex setups. Pick whichever weakness you can live with.
Bottom Line
If you value web clipper and people who clip a, go with Evernote. If teams that want docs, matters more, Notion is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.