Evernote vs Google Keep

Evernote9.2Visit Google Keep8.9Visit

Higher score Evernote #2 in Note And Writing Apps 9.2/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Evernote

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Google Keep #5 in Note And Writing Apps 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Google Keep

• Evernote fits best

  Teams needing searchable notes and capture

• Google Keep fits best

  Free, lightweight notes and shared checklists

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Side by side

Feature	Evernote 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Google Keep 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Note And Writing Apps	#5 in Note And Writing Apps
Best for	Teams needing searchable notes and capture	Free, lightweight notes and shared checklists
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Community, Docs, Tickets	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Evernote 1/4 · Google Keep 1/4
Offline access	✓	✓
Markdown support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Live collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cross-device sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Export formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Platforms	web, windows, macos, ios, android, chrome_extension	web, ios, android, chrome_extension
Our review
Pros	Search spans notes, attachments, and images Tasks, calendars, scanning, and web clipping in one app Offline access plus sharing and collaborative editing	Captures text, checklists, photos, drawings, and audio recordings Works offline and syncs edits after reconnecting Supports shared notes with real-time collaborative editing
Cons	Free limits storage to 1 GB and sync to one device Unlimited notes, storage, and advanced AI require Advanced Offline mobile access depends on synced or configured content	Organization centers on labels, colors, pins, filters, and archives Designed for lightweight note taking rather than deep organization List creation with Gemini may not suit users seeking manual-only workflows
Our verdict	Evernote is a note-taking and organization application for individuals and teams. It captures notes, documents, images, recordings, and web content, then organizes them with notebooks, spaces, and tags. Search covers stored notes,… Read the review →	Google Keep brings quick note capture and shared checklists to the web, iOS, Android, and Chrome extension. It suits people who want to jot down text, make lists, save photos or drawings, and record audio without paying for a standalone… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Evernote — where it wins

  • Search spans notes, attachments, and images
  • Tasks, calendars, scanning, and web clipping in one app
  • Offline access plus sharing and collaborative editing

  Where it doesn't

  • Free limits storage to 1 GB and sync to one device
  • Unlimited notes, storage, and advanced AI require Advanced
  • Offline mobile access depends on synced or configured content

• Google Keep — where it wins

  • Captures text, checklists, photos, drawings, and audio recordings
  • Works offline and syncs edits after reconnecting
  • Supports shared notes with real-time collaborative editing

  Where it doesn't

  • Organization centers on labels, colors, pins, filters, and archives
  • Designed for lightweight note taking rather than deep organization
  • List creation with Gemini may not suit users seeking manual-only workflows

• Evernote9.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  Broad capture and search for teams, with tiered limits on notes, storage, and sync.

  Visit EvernoteFull verdict →
• Google Keep8.9/10 · Free plan

  A free, lightweight way to capture notes and share checklists across devices.

  Visit Google KeepFull verdict →