Notion vs Evernote
pricing comparison · 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.
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 / |
| Plus | $12 /member/month | $8.25 / |
| Business | $18 /member/month | $14.17 / |
| Enterprise | Custom | $24.99 / |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
Notion
3 scenariosEvernote
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Notion
- Median annual cost
- $2,400
- Average negotiated discount
- 18%
- Based on
- 120 deals
Evernote
- Median annual cost
- $250
- Based on
- 20 deals
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 |
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.