Evernote
Slack
| Feature | Evernote | Slack |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10.83/mo | Free / from $7.25/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 3.8 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | note-takers, researchers, professionals | teams, enterprise, remote-workers, developers |
| Founded | 2004 | 2013 |
| Notes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Web Clipper | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ocr | ✓ | ✗ |
| Notebooks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tags | ✓ | ✗ |
| Search | ✓ | ✓ |
| Channels | ✗ | ✓ |
| Huddles | ✗ | ✓ |
| Workflows | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| File Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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- Feels outdated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
✓ Slack Pros
- Excellent integrations
- Channels system
- Huddles
- Searchable history
✗ Slack Cons
- Message limit on free plan
- Notification overload
- Can be distracting
The Verdict
Evernote is best for note-takers and researchers who need great web clipper. Slack is ideal for teams and enterprise looking for excellent integrations. Both tools offer free plans, so try each to see which fits your workflow.