Evernote is #2 in Top 10 Notebooks

Evernote
Evernote is a suite of software and services designed for notetaking and archiving. Evernote supports a number of operating system platforms (including Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Android, iOS and WebOS), and also offers online synchronization and backup services.

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#2 in Top 10 Notebooks

#2 in Top 20 Wiki software

Alternatives


The best alternatives to Evernote are: OneNote, Notion, Craft, Obsidian, Notability, Apple Notes, Google Keep, Trello, GoodNotes, Bear



Latest news about Evernote


2023. Evernote to restrict free users to 50 notes



Evernote has revamped its free plan, restricting users to a single notebook and 50 notes, which now serves as the default free plan. This alteration will apply to both new and existing free users starting from December 4. In an official blog post, Evernote explained that users can manage the limit by deleting content from their notebooks to make room for new entries. Moving forward, both new and existing free users will be constrained to a maximum of fifty notes and one notebook per account. These limitations pertain to the total number of notes and notebooks a user can have concurrently, with the option to remove unwanted content to stay within the specified boundaries. Existing free account users with over 50 notes can export surplus notes and notebooks.




2018. Evernote refines integrations with Slack and Salesforce



Evernote Business has introduced enhanced accessibility to Evernote content from within Slack and Salesforce. Leveraging the new Slack Actions feature, Evernote has moved away from the previous command interface style of Slack, streamlining access to Evernote content for their core knowledge workers directly within Slack. Users can now create an Evernote note in Slack, which will automatically appear in Evernote within a designated "Notes from Slack" folder. Furthermore, the updated Salesforce integration strengthens the technical connectivity between the two cloud applications. This integration allows users to "pin" a note to a record in Salesforce. Notably, there is a two-way sync feature, meaning that any changes made to a linked note in either Salesforce or Evernote will be automatically updated in both platforms, as the integration maintains a live version of Evernote.


2018. Evernote adds project management Spaces



The latest addition to Evernote Business is a feature called Spaces, designed to enhance team collaboration and project progression. With Spaces, teams can effectively transform their ideas into actionable steps and propel their projects forward. This feature provides team members with a comprehensive view of the project's scope through the "What's new" and "Pinned notes" tiles, allowing them to stay informed about the latest updates and prioritize important activities. By making spaces discoverable, teams can tap into valuable business knowledge, while also exploring and connecting with other spaces through the Space Directory. Currently, Spaces is exclusively available as part of the Evernote Business plan, priced at $14.99 per user per month.


2017. Evernote integrates with Slack


Evernote has introduced a new integration with the widely popular messaging app Slack. Evernote serves as the hub for organizing your ideas, while Slack facilitates the connection of your ideas with others. By seamlessly combining these two tools, you can minimize the time spent on searching and maximize your productivity. With the utilization of the /note command within Slack, you can quickly jot down notes, create to-do lists, or set reminders, all without navigating away from your ongoing conversation. Alternatively, the /clip command allows you to capture Slack messages and save them as notes in Evernote, categorizing them by date, importance, or URL. Furthermore, the /find command enables you to effortlessly search for specific notes and instantly share a snapshot with your team, all without leaving the Slack interface.


2016. Evernote limits free plan to 2 devices and raises prices



Evernote, the note-taking app, has implemented a new pricing policy. The Basic plan, which remains free, has now become restricted to a maximum of two devices. While this limitation might be sufficient for the average user, it is still a significant constraint. However, Evernote aims to avoid upsetting the majority of their free users with this change. To compensate, they have introduced the passcode lock feature to the Basic plan, which helps alleviate the impact. Additionally, the cost of the Plus plan has increased from $3 to $4 per month (or $35 per year), while the Premium plan has gone up from $6 to $8 per month (or $70 per year). The Plus plan provides 1GB of storage, and the Premium plan offers 10GB. For a detailed overview of the features included in these plans, please visit the Evernote site.


2016. Evernote unveiled new Windows app


Evernote has introduced a significant update to its desktop client designed specifically for Windows users. This latest release not only includes a revamped user interface but also incorporates several new features. Now, users can conveniently access, create, and delete notebooks and tags directly from the left-hand pane, which can be minimized to optimize screen space. Moreover, users have the option to assign colors to notebooks and tags (accessible via right-click) to enhance their visibility in the left-hand pane. For business account users, personal and business notes are visually separated, providing the flexibility to choose the displayed content. The previous mixed note lists have been eliminated. Additionally, the update introduces convenient keyboard shortcuts for swiftly switching between personal and business modes. The new version guarantees improved stability and performance, with notably faster search capabilities.


2014. Evernote rolls out built-in chat



The latest update to the web and mobile applications of Evernote, the online note-taking and collaboration service, introduces a new feature called "Work Chat." This feature enables users to engage in discussions and collaborate on ideas and projects directly within the Evernote interface, eliminating the need to switch to email for such conversations. Furthermore, when you send a note via email to someone, it will now automatically appear in Work Chat, ensuring a permanent record of your communications. You have the flexibility to chat with individuals or groups, and if desired, you can synchronize the app with your Google Contacts as well. When initiating a chat with another user, they will receive notifications both within the app and via email, informing them about the chat and providing a button to launch Evernote upon clicking.


2014. Evernote unveiled AI tool and new web interface



The popular note-taking Evernote is expanding its vision beyond storing regular notes and thoughts. With the introduction of Evernote Context, an AI-powered feature, the app aims to provide users with relevant and suggested content from third-party sources as they engage in reading and writing activities. This entails incorporating a new content feed from external sources directly within Evernote. The content will seamlessly integrate with the work being done within the app, whether accessed on a desktop or another client. Additionally, Evernote has unveiled a new web app that embraces a more spacious design, employing ample white space across the interface. This cleaner workspace ensures that past notes don't visually overshadow new ones to the same extent as in the native desktop app.


2014. Evernote and LinkedIn integrate business cards into social network


Business card scanning apps have been available on the market for some time, including popular ones like Evernote. These apps offer a convenient solution for business professionals overwhelmed by overflowing wallets filled with business cards. However, they fail to address a significant challenge: contact information often changes over time. Thankfully, social networks, particularly LinkedIn, have resolved this problem by enabling individuals to update their own contact details, which are automatically synced with their friends' address books. Recently, LinkedIn integrated with Evernote, resulting in a seamless experience. Now, all you need to do is capture a photo of a business card, and your smartphone instantly displays the person's LinkedIn profile. From there, you have the option to connect with the CEO, secretary, or digital prophet on LinkedIn, or add their contact information to your address book. However, the real intrigue begins as your business relationship develops. Over time, you can enrich the card's page in Evernote by adding audio recordings from meetings, relevant documents, or even key emails exchanged with that individual.


2013. Evernote Business 2.0: intranet social network + Salesforce integration


Evernote has launched the new version of its business edition - Evernote Business 2.0. As usual the business version (unlike the personal) allows to create shared (corporate) notebooks and pages that are suitable for collaboration (for example, creating plans, projects , ...) or storing knowledge (instructions , documents ... ), useful for business. In the new version on top of this content layer Evernote started to build a social network. It added user profiles with pictures. When you open your collegue's profile, you can see the notes she works with. Also, when you are looking for something in the corporate notebooks, Evernote provides not only found pages, but also people who may be experts in this question (that frequently use this word in their notebooks). Shared notebooks are now like communities. You can join them or invite your colleagues to notebook. ***


2013. Evernote adds reminders


One of the primary functions of IT applications is to assist us in offloading our memory and reminding us about our tasks and commitments. Google Calendar has become a widely popular tool for reminders among businessmen and executives. However, now there is another option available for this purpose: the online notebook Evernote. With Evernote, you can set reminders for each note, and on the specified day, the service will send you an email notification or display a pop-up message on your mobile device screen. Reminders are also prominently displayed at the top of the notes list. This feature is already accessible in the online version of Evernote as well as the iPhone/iPad apps, with an upcoming update for the Android app.


2013. Android for business: Google adds offline translater, Evernote - document scanner



Android introduces two new features that will undoubtedly appeal to business users. Firstly, the Google Translate app now offers an offline mode, which proves particularly useful when traveling abroad. Often, mobile internet access is unavailable in foreign countries, making it challenging to use the translator. However, users can now download necessary language databases and utilize Google's powerful translator offline. Secondly, Evernote for Android has introduced a specialized camera mode for documents. This mode automatically detects the edges of the document, eliminates shadows, and adjusts contrast to optimize the text for optical character recognition (OCR). It's important to note that currently, Evernote doesn't provide the OCR document in text format, but it enables users to search for the document based on its content. Additionally, in the free version of Evernote, document recognition may take several days.


2012. Evernote to launch Business version


The Evernote Business service presents a valuable solution for small companies, facilitating effortless information sharing across various formats such as notes, plans, drafts, pictures, and files, among others. What's even more convenient is that employees who already have a personal Evernote account can utilize it for business purposes as well, ensuring the privacy of their personal records. The content saved in business notebooks will be accessible to co-workers, allowing for collaborative editing, with access rights to business notebooks being configured by the business account administrator. Furthermore, all employees added to the business account will enjoy the advantages of Evernote's premium plan, including version history, offline access, and 1 GB of monthly data upload. The payment for all users will be handled by the administrator, with the premium plan priced at $5 per month. Discounts may be available for the business version. The service is set to launch in December.


2011. Evernote Hello - pesonal CRM in your notebook



We recently highlighted the service called CardCloud, which offers electronic business cards as a modern alternative to traditional ones. However, Evernote, the note-taking service, has now come up with an even better solution. Their free iPhone app, Evernote Hello, not only allows you to remember the people you meet at business meetings or conferences but also links them to the notes you've taken during these interactions. Here's how it works: after a conversation, you can take out your iPhone, launch Evernote Hello, and ask the person you met to enter their contact information (or you can do it yourself based on their verbal input). You can also take a picture of the person, or they can do it themselves. If they provide an email address, the app will automatically send them your electronic business card. After bidding farewell, you can add the meeting details to the contact card (to remember where you met this person) and include meeting-related notes. The next time you encounter them, you can add a new meeting and additional notes to the existing card, creating a history of your interactions, much like a CRM system. Furthermore, this information will be accessible in your Evernote online account and Evernote desktop app if you use them.


2011. Evernote finally gets a normal Web app



After the closure of Google Notebook, Evernote actually became the most popular online notebook. Even having such strong competitors like Zoho Notebook and MS OneNote. The main advantage of Evernote is that it's available everywhere as a native app: on Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, Palm, Windows Mobile, as a plug-in for browsers. Of course, the global access to an online notebook, including offline access, is extremely important to users. But the web-client of Evernote was the main reason why the majority of Google Notebook users preferred to stay with it (even after closure) and not move to Evernote. Today Evernote finally has released a normal Web-based app with a convenient interface (like in Outlook). In addition, the web-engine has been completely rewritten and now it works really fast. ***


2008. Pelotonics Integrates Evernote into Project Management



Three weeks ago, we published an article discussing the launch of Evernote's new Application Programming Interface (API) for their advanced note-taking system. At the time, we expressed our anticipation to witness the creative implementations by external developers. Today, we are thrilled to present the first integration of Evernote, and it is truly impressive. Pelotonics, a startup specializing in group collaboration, has seamlessly incorporated Evernote into their project management system, allowing users to effortlessly upload photos, voice messages, notes, and other media, even from mobile devices. Pelotonics distinguishes itself as a collaboration platform designed with a focus on introducing intuitive features that were absent from, or not introduced by, Basecamp. While we cannot say for certain whether Basecamp will integrate Evernote's functionalities into their software, observing Pelotonics' successful integration thus far certainly suggests it could be a valuable addition.