Evernote vs Slack
A side-by-side look at Evernote and Slack: what each costs to start, whether there is a free plan, how easy they are to pick up, and which features and integrations they cover.
Which should you choose?
Choose Evernote if
- Users with large archives of clipped articles, receipts and scanned documents
- People who rely on OCR search across mixed media
- Long-time users invested in the Evernote ecosystem
Choose Slack if
- Technology and product teams that live in chat and connect many tools
- Companies collaborating with agencies or clients through Slack Connect
- Organizations that want a mature admin, security and compliance toolset
Cheapest to start
Not confirmed
Free plan
Evernote, Slack
Highest editor rating
Slack · 4.6
| Compare | Evernote |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Free trial | No |
| Starting price | From $14.99/mo |
| Editor rating | 3.7 |
| Ease of use | Easy (4/5) |
| Category | Productivity |
| Pricing model | Free plan capped at 50 notes and one notebook; Personal is $14.99 per month ($129.99 per year), Professional $17.99 per month ($169.99 per year) and Teams approximately $24.99 per user per month. |
| Plans |
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| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension, API |
| Integrations | Gmail, Google Workspace, Outlook, Zapier |
| Best for |
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| Pros |
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| Cons |
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| AI assistant | Yes |
| API access | Yes |
| Audit logs | No |
| Browser extension | Yes |
| Channels & threads | No |
| Desktop app | Yes |
| Guest & client access | No |
| Import & export | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| Offline mode | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes |
| Roles & permissions | No |
| Screen sharing | No |
| SSO / SAML | Yes |
| Templates | Yes |
| Two-factor authentication | Yes |
| Video calls | No |
| Webhooks | No |
| Workflow automation | No |
Common questions
- Does Evernote or Slack have a free plan?
- Both do. Evernote and Slack each offer a free tier, so you can try either without paying.
- How long is the Evernote and Slack free trial?
- Slack offers a 30-day free trial. Evernote does not offer one.
- Which is easier to use, Evernote or Slack?
- In VERILO's editorial assessment Slack is the easier of the two, scoring 5 out of 5 against 4 for Evernote. That is a judgement about how quickly a new team gets productive, not a measured benchmark.