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Evernote vs Notebooks: catalog facts
Evernote	Notebooks
Freemium Free plan available; paid plans start with a free trial.	Paid One-time purchase, no subscription required.
Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension	macOS, iOS
Notebooks, spaces, templates and search Tasks and calendar linked to notes	Notes, long documents and tasks in one app Exports to PDF and ebook
Requires an Evernote account Many features sit behind paid plans	Many features to learn for simple note-taking Only Mac and iOS versions are shown in the research
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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