Our Verdict
Based on ratings, features, pricing, and capabilities, Evernote edges ahead in this comparison. Evernote offers better value and broader platform support.
Feature
Obsidian
Evernote
Rating
No ratings
No ratings
Free Plan
Starting Price
$4/mo
$14.99/mo
Monthly Visits
15.0M
20.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
2 apps
3 apps
Team Size
INDIVIDUAL
SMB
Obsidian Pros & Cons
Pros
- Full data ownership — notes are plain local files
- Extremely extensible via plugins
- Free for personal use
Cons
- Plugin-dependent workflows can break on updates
- Steeper learning curve than simple note apps
- Native collaboration is limited without paid Sync
Evernote Pros & Cons
Pros
- Mature, reliable sync across devices
- Excellent search, including scanned text
- Long-established web clipping workflow
Cons
- Free tier is quite limited on device count
- Interface feels dated next to newer note apps
- Pricing increases have frustrated long-time users
Obsidian Key Features
- Bi-directional linking & graph view
- Local Markdown file storage
- Massive community plugin library
- Canvas for visual thinking
- Optional end-to-end encrypted sync
Evernote Key Features
- Web Clipper browser extension
- Search inside images & PDFs
- Notebook stacks & tags
- Task reminders
- Document scanning (mobile)