Evernote vs Todoist
A side-by-side look at Evernote and Todoist: 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 Todoist if
- Individuals who want a fast, reliable personal task list
- Small teams sharing simple project task lists
- People who live in Google Calendar or Outlook
Cheapest to start
Not confirmed
Free plan
Evernote, Todoist
Highest editor rating
Todoist · 4.4
| 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. |
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| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension, API |
| Integrations | Gmail, Google Workspace, Outlook, Zapier |
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| AI assistant | Yes |
| API access | Yes |
| Browser extension | Yes |
| Calendar view | No |
| Comments & mentions | No |
| Desktop app | Yes |
| Import & export | Yes |
| Kanban boards | No |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| Offline mode | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes |
| SSO / SAML | Yes |
| Templates | Yes |
| Two-factor authentication | Yes |
Common questions
- Does Evernote or Todoist have a free plan?
- Both do. Evernote and Todoist each offer a free tier, so you can try either without paying.
- Which is easier to use, Evernote or Todoist?
- In VERILO's editorial assessment Todoist 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.