Evernote
Jira
| Feature | Evernote | Jira |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10.83/mo | Free / from $7.91/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 3.8 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | note-takers, researchers, professionals | engineering-teams, developers, scrum-teams, enterprise |
| Founded | 2004 | 2002 |
| Notes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Web Clipper | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ocr | ✓ | ✗ |
| Notebooks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tags | ✓ | ✗ |
| Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scrum Boards | ✗ | ✓ |
| Kanban | ✗ | ✓ |
| Backlog | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sprints | ✗ | ✓ |
| Roadmaps | ✗ | ✓ |
| Jql | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automation | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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- Feels outdated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
✓ Jira Pros
- Powerful Agile/Scrum support
- Detailed reporting (burndown, velocity)
- Deep dev tool integrations
- Highly customizable workflows
✗ Jira Cons
- Steep learning curve
- Overwhelming for non-technical users
- Complex admin setup
- Can feel bloated
The Verdict
Evernote is best for note-takers and researchers who need great web clipper. Jira is ideal for engineering-teams and developers looking for powerful agile/scrum support. Both tools offer free plans, so try each to see which fits your workflow.