Evernote is built for note takers and researchers, with a focus on notes and web-clipper. Obsidian targets researchers and writers and leads with markdown and backlinks.

On pricing, Obsidian is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $4/mo compared to $10.83/mo for Evernote. That $6.83/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.

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

Obsidian edges out on user ratings (4.7 vs 3.8). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.

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

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