Notion vs Evernote 2026: Pricing, Features & Which Note App Wins
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Notion vs Evernote

pricing comparison · 2026 · Updated April 2026

Notion pricing ranges from $0–$18/user/month, while Evernote ranges from $0–$24.99/month. These products use different pricing models (Per-seat subscription vs ), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.

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2 products · Project Management
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Notion
Notion has become the go-to all-in-one workspace for teams who want to combine wikis, docs
verified 27d ago
$250 $2.4K
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Evernote
Evernote pricing starts at $8.
verified 27d ago
$250 $2.4K
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
Evernote saves $2.1K vs Notion · 25 seats
Cheapest $250
Spread 90%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
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Business
$5.4K/yr
year 1 license · $18/seat
Advanced
$4.3K/yr
year 1 license · $14/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$2.4K/yr
Vendr · n=120 avg 18% negotiated
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$250/yr
Vendr · n=20
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 19 sourced facts
13 hidden-cost · 3 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 15 sourced facts
8 hidden-cost · 4 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence Medium confidence
REF · 02

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Unexpected Seat Charges
    $1,000-$10,000 in unexpected annual charges
    4 sources
  • AI Feature Limits on Paid Plans
    $8-$10/user/month
    1 source
  • Rising Costs Over Time
    20-30% of base cost
    3 sources
  • Rising Per-Seat Costs
    10-20% of license costs
    2 sources
  • Difficult Cancellation and No Refunds
    $96-$240 per unwanted seat annually
    2 sources
4 documented
  • Device Sync Limitation on Free Tier
    $8.25-$14.17/user/month
    2 sources
  • Aggressive Upgrade Prompts and Ads
    5-15% of license costs
    3 sources
  • Forced Tier Upgrades at Renewal
    $130-$140
    1 source
  • Note Access Lock-Out on Free Tier
    $8.25-$14.17/user/month
    2 sources
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

Notion
Evernote
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
3 days for billing error refunds
Before renewal date
Commitment
Annual plans common
1 year for discounted annual pricing
Price escalation
No published schedule but users report continuous cost increases
Annual price increases documented by users. Historical data shows pricing doubled from ~$40-50 to $80-120+ over 2 years. Some users report renewal quotes of $270-350/year depending on region.
Can downgrade
No
Yes
REF · 05

What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
8.8/5 (6)
Trustpilot
2.9/5 (25)
Best for
Individuals organizing personal projects and notes
Watch out
Terrible billing practices and unexpected charges
TrustRadius
8.5/5 (6)
Trustpilot
1.5/5 (25)
Best for
Individual users exploring note-taking basics
Watch out
Aggressive pricing increases (doubling/tripling year-over-year)
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
Option A

Notion

$0–$18
/user/month
4 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →
VS
Option B

Evernote

$0–$24.99
/month
4 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →

Different Pricing Models

Direct price comparison isn't meaningful here — Notion uses Per-seat subscription pricing while Evernote uses pricing. Your actual cost will depend on usage volume, team size, or both. Here's each product in its native unit.

Per-seat subscription

Notion

$0–$18 / user/month
See full Notion pricing →
vs

Evernote

$0–$24.99 / month
See full Evernote pricing →

Notion and Evernote both capture notes, but they’ve evolved into very different products. Evernote is a focused note-taking tool with strong capture features, OCR search, and deep mobile apps. Notion is a flexible workspace that combines notes, databases, wikis, and project management in one system.

The core question is whether you want a focused note-taker or an all-in-one workspace. Evernote does one thing well; Notion does many things reasonably well. For pricing, both have free plans but with different constraints.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Notion Evernote
Free Free /member/month Free /month
Plus $12 /member/month $8.25 /month
Business $18 /member/month $14.17 /month
Enterprise Custom $24.99 /month

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

Notion

3 scenarios
$600 Year 1 ($600 subscription: 5 users × $10/user/mo × 12 mo)
5-Person Startup (Plus)
$6,000 Year 1 ($6,000 subscription: 25 users × $20/user/mo × 12 mo)
25-Person Company (Business)
$300,000 Year 1 ($240,000 licenses + $40,000 implementation + $20,000 training)
100-Person Organization (Enterprise)

Evernote

3 scenarios
$8.25
Individual Casual User
$20.83
Power User
$30
Enterprise Team

Market Intelligence

Notion

Median annual cost
$2,400
Average negotiated discount
18%
Based on
120 deals

Evernote

Median annual cost
$250
Based on
20 deals

What Users Say

Notion

Trustpilot
2.9/5 (25)
TrustRadius
8.8/10 (6)
Top complaints
  • Terrible billing practices and unexpected charges
  • Poor customer service that doesn't resolve billing issues
  • Automatic charges for users without notification

Evernote

Trustpilot
1.5/5 (25)
TrustRadius
8.5/10 (6)
Top complaints
  • Aggressive pricing increases (doubling/tripling year-over-year)
  • Constant upgrade prompts and ads interrupting workflow
  • Being locked out of own notes on free tier

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Notion 6 hidden costs

critical
Unexpected Seat Charges $1,000-$10,000 in unexpected annual charges
medium
AI Feature Limits on Paid Plans $8-$10/user/month
medium
Rising Costs Over Time 20-30% of base cost
medium
Rising Per-Seat Costs 10-20% of license costs
high
Difficult Cancellation and No Refunds $96-$240 per unwanted seat annually
See all Notion hidden costs →

Evernote 4 hidden costs

high
Device Sync Limitation on Free Tier $8.25-$14.17/user/month
medium
Aggressive Upgrade Prompts and Ads 5-15% of license costs
critical
Forced Tier Upgrades at Renewal $130-$140
critical
Note Access Lock-Out on Free Tier $8.25-$14.17/user/month
See all Evernote hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term Notion Evernote
Auto-renewal Yes Yes
Cancellation 3 days for billing error refunds Before renewal date
Minimum commitment Annual plans common 1 year for discounted annual pricing
Price escalation No published schedule but users report continuous cost increases Annual price increases documented by users. Historical data shows pricing doubled from ~$40-50 to $80-120+ over 2 years. Some users report renewal quotes of $270-350/year depending on region.
Can downgrade No Yes

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Our Verdict

Choose Notion if you want an all-in-one workspace for notes, wikis, and light project management. The free plan is more generous, and the team collaboration features are significantly stronger.

Choose Evernote if you’re primarily capturing information from the web, email, and physical documents. Its OCR search and web clipper remain best-in-class for information capture workflows, though its collaborative features are limited.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Which has a better free plan?

Notion’s free plan is more useful for individual note-taking — unlimited notes with no notebook limit. Evernote’s free plan caps at 1 notebook and 50 notes, which is quite restrictive.

02 Can you migrate from Evernote to Notion?

Yes, Notion has a built-in Evernote importer. The migration is generally smooth but some formatting, attachments, and notebook hierarchy may not transfer perfectly.

03 Is Evernote still worth using in 2026?

Evernote works well for solo note-takers who prioritize OCR search and mobile capture. However, many users have migrated to Notion, Obsidian, or Apple Notes. Evernote has lost market share significantly.

04 Which is better for students?

Both work for students. Evernote’s handwriting OCR and web clipper are useful for research. Notion is better for organizing coursework and projects in a structured way.