Anytype is built for privacy enthusiasts and personal knowledge management, with a focus on local-first and end-to-end-encryption. Evernote targets note takers and researchers and leads with notes and web-clipper.

Both tools come in at similar price points ($10/mo for Anytype, $10.83/mo for Evernote), so pricing won't make the decision for you.

Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.

Anytype edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 3.8). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.

Feature-wise, Anytype offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Evernote takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.

Both tools are a solid fit for researchers — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.

Bottom line: Anytype has a slight overall edge — but if great web clipper matters most to you, Evernote may still be the right call.