Evernote
Figma
| Feature | Evernote | Figma |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10.83/mo | Free / from $15/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 3.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Best For | note-takers, researchers, professionals | designers, design-teams, product-teams, developers |
| Founded | 2004 | 2012 |
| Notes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Web Clipper | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ocr | ✓ | ✗ |
| Notebooks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tags | ✓ | ✗ |
| Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vector Editing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Prototyping | ✗ | ✓ |
| Dev Mode | ✗ | ✓ |
| Plugins | ✗ | ✓ |
| Components | ✗ | ✓ |
| Auto Layout | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Evernote Pros
- Great web clipper
- OCR for images
- Cross-platform
- Long track record
✗ Evernote Cons
- Expensive
- Feels outdated
- Very limited free plan (50 notes)
- Performance issues
✓ Figma Pros
- Real-time collaboration
- Free for students
- Huge plugin ecosystem
- Dev handoff
✗ Figma Cons
- Needs internet
- Can be slow with large files
- Learning curve
The Verdict
Evernote is best for note-takers and researchers who need great web clipper. Figma is ideal for designers and design-teams looking for real-time collaboration. Both tools offer free plans, so try each to see which fits your workflow.