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ROpen-source networked note-taking with daily notes, backlinks and local Markdown
Freemium
Evernote vs Knowt
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Evernote if…
- you work on macOS, Windows
- you're in its core audience: students, knowledge workers
K
Choose Knowt if…
- you want the lower entry price ($12.99/mo vs $14.99/mo)
- you're in its core audience: high school students, college students
Side by side
Feature Evernote Knowt
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starting price$14.99/mo$12.99/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Security and complianceISO 27001, GDPR—
Meeting transcription—
AI Q&A over notes—
MCP connector—
Web clipper—
Shared workspaces—
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, ChromeWeb, iOS, Android, Chrome
CategoryNotes & KnowledgeLearning & Tutoring
CompanyBending Spoons US Inc.Knowt Inc.
Based inUnited StatesUnited States
Founded——
Part ofBending Spoons—
Key features
E Evernote
- Notebooks, spaces and tags for organizing notes
- Tasks and built-in calendar with external calendar sync
- Web Clipper for Chrome, Firefox and Safari
- AI Assistant, semantic search and AI Transcribe
- Document scanning and offline notes
- Real-time collaboration with comments and task assignment
- Integrations with Gmail, Google Drive, Outlook and Slack
- MCP connection to external AI tools
K Knowt
- Lecture recording summarizer that creates notes and flashcards
- PDF, PowerPoint, image and video summarizers
- One-click import from Quizlet, Kahoot and Wayground
- Free learn mode, matching game and spaced repetition
- Voice tutor and podcast generation from notes
- Exam predictor and custom study plans
- AP, SAT and ACT mock exams and practice rooms
- Upload up to 30 files at once
Plans and prices
From each vendor's site. Prices change — confirm before buying.
Evernote
FreeFree
Starter$14.99/mo
Advanced$24.99/mo
FlexiblePer seat
UnlimitedCustom
Knowt
BasicFree
Ultra - Annual$12.99/mo billed yearly ($149.99)
Ultra - Monthly$24.99/mo
Strengths and limitations
Evernote
- Free plan available
- Apps for web, Windows, Mac, iOS and Android
- Paid plans come with a 7-day free trial, and Enterprise gets 14 days
- Eligible college students get 40% off a year of Advanced
- Free plan is limited to 50 notes, 1 notebook and 1 device
- Starter syncs on only 3 devices
- AI Cleanup is mobile only
Knowt
- Free plan includes unlimited flashcard creation and storage
- Learn mode and spaced repetition are free
- Quizlet sets can be imported in two clicks
- Available on web, iOS, Android and Chrome
- AI summarizers, voice tutor and full test prep require Ultra
- Monthly Ultra costs $24.99, nearly double the annual rate
- Refunds only within 24 hours, and none for iOS/Android purchases
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