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Compare Evernote and Slack 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$0.00
Evernote
Star Rating
(2,023)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 2 pricing plansSlack
Star Rating
(37,840)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Evernote excels in its ability to sync seamlessly across multiple devices, making it a favorite for users who need to access and edit notes on the go. Features like the Web Clipper and the ability to save various types of content, such as website clippings and PDFs, enhance its versatility.
- Users say that Slack stands out for its effective team communication, with many praising its channel feature that allows for organized discussions on specific topics. This structure helps streamline daily interactions and reduces the need for lengthy email threads.
- Reviewers mention that while Evernote offers a robust note-taking experience, some users find it challenging to configure for their specific workflows. However, its ability to support formatted text, images, and collaborative project budgets is frequently highlighted as a strong point.
- According to verified reviews, Slack's ease of use is a significant advantage, with many users appreciating the straightforward setup process and the numerous integrations available. This makes it a go-to tool for teams looking to enhance productivity without a steep learning curve.
- G2 reviewers note that while both platforms have strong support ratings, Slack edges out Evernote slightly in this area, with users reporting a more responsive support experience. This can be crucial for teams that rely heavily on timely assistance for their collaboration tools.
- Users highlight that Evernote's flexibility in note organization, such as creating simple to-do lists alongside detailed project plans, is a major benefit for individual users. In contrast, Slack's focus on real-time communication and collaboration makes it more suitable for teams needing constant connectivity.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Evernote
Evernote Basic
Free
Take great notes
- Access anywhere. Your information is at your fingertips, on any device, no matter where you are.
- Digitize your thoughts. Capture and organize notes, files, photos, and voice memos in one place.
- Clip anything from the web. Your clips are automatically organized with the notebooks and tags you choose.
Slack
Free
$0.00
For teams wanting to try out Slack for an unlimited period of time
- Searchable message archives, up to 10k of your team’s most recent messages
- 10 apps or service integrations
- Native apps for iOS, Android, Mac & Windows Desktop
Free Trial
Evernote
Free Trial is available
Slack
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,847
9.2
30,955
Ease of Use
8.9
1,858
9.2
31,855
Ease of Setup
9.1
222
9.1
8,254
Ease of Admin
8.9
196
8.9
4,989
Quality of Support
8.5
1,150
8.8
21,513
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
167
9.0
4,468
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
1,843
8.7
30,273
Features by Category
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.1
13863
Not enough data
9.0
14407
Not enough data
8.6
13720
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.5
10181
Not enough data
8.1
9515
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.1
13611
Not enough data
9.2
13246
Not enough data
9.0
11754
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.5
1479
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.5
1465
Not enough data
7.9
1472
Not enough data
7.4
1449
Not enough data
7.4
1450
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.6
874
Not enough data
7.6
865
Setup
Not enough data
9.0
667
Not enough data
8.9
658
Not enough data
8.6
645
Not enough data
8.9
669
Management
Not enough data
9.0
651
Not enough data
8.6
637
Not enough data
8.9
650
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
555
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
7.6
274
Not enough data
7.9
270
Not enough data
8.1
277
Not enough data
7.9
275
Not enough data
7.9
274
Not enough data
7.8
274
Not enough data
8.0
274
Account Options
Not enough data
9.2
270
Not enough data
8.3
269
Not enough data
8.6
261
Not enough data
8.6
265
Not enough data
8.9
270
Not enough data
8.8
267
Q&A Tools
Not enough data
9.0
270
Not enough data
9.0
267
Not enough data
9.1
271
Not enough data
8.6
260
Not enough data
9.0
266
Not enough data
8.8
263
Not enough data
8.5
258
Not enough data
8.8
259
Not enough data
8.4
257
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
8.4
327
Not enough data
8.3
330
Not enough data
8.1
319
Not enough data
8.0
316
Not enough data
7.9
313
Not enough data
8.3
314
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
8.2
308
Not enough data
8.7
313
Not enough data
8.9
314
Not enough data
8.9
316
Not enough data
8.3
312
Not enough data
8.2
305
Not enough data
8.6
318
Not enough data
8.6
307
Not enough data
8.5
303
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
7.8
186
Not enough data
7.8
188
Not enough data
7.7
185
Login Options
Not enough data
9.0
742
Not enough data
8.5
724
Productivity
Not enough data
8.0
706
Not enough data
8.3
711
Not enough data
8.6
716
Not enough data
7.8
693
Not enough data
7.9
690
Customization
Not enough data
8.5
709
Not enough data
9.0
723
Not enough data
8.6
699
Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces
Not enough data
7.4
390
Not enough data
7.5
388
Compatibility
Not enough data
8.9
82
Not enough data
9.0
85
Not enough data
8.9
80
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.3
51
Not enough data
8.2
48
Not enough data
8.8
49
Not enough data
8.4
49
Not enough data
8.4
49
Not enough data
8.5
47
Search Queries
Not enough data
8.6
81
Not enough data
9.1
80
Not enough data
8.6
80
Not enough data
9.0
81
Not enough data
8.9
78
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.7
15
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
8.9
79
Not enough data
9.0
83
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
9.2
17
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
9.1
16
Automation
Not enough data
8.8
1188
Not enough data
8.8
1148
Not enough data
8.5
1128
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
1147
Not enough data
8.6
1111
Not enough data
9.4
1180
Project management
Not enough data
8.7
1131
Not enough data
8.5
1101
Not enough data
8.5
1117
Not enough data
8.5
1106
Not enough data
8.5
1101
Not enough data
8.3
1076
Not enough data
8.2
1096
Workload
Not enough data
8.4
1066
Not enough data
8.8
1104
Not enough data
8.6
1067
Not enough data
8.4
1060
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
9.3
1264
Not enough data
9.0
1137
Not enough data
9.3
1204
Cost Management
Not enough data
8.0
1049
Not enough data
8.2
1049
Not enough data
8.1
1044
Integration
Not enough data
8.6
1069
Not enough data
8.4
1048
Not enough data
8.4
1040
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
995
Not enough data
7.6
992
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
7.6
499
Not enough data
7.7
495
Not enough data
8.0
496
Not enough data
7.7
496
Communication
Not enough data
9.4
1125
Not enough data
9.3
1121
Not enough data
8.8
1030
Not enough data
8.9
1020
Not enough data
9.1
1022
Content & Documents
Not enough data
9.1
1064
Not enough data
8.9
1021
Not enough data
8.7
1036
Not enough data
8.1
985
Controls
Not enough data
8.3
973
Not enough data
8.1
969
Not enough data
8.6
977
Not enough data
8.4
978
Not enough data
8.2
957
Project Management
Not enough data
8.4
974
Not enough data
8.3
958
Not enough data
8.5
972
Not enough data
8.6
965
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
9.0
981
Not enough data
8.7
954
Not enough data
8.9
970
Not enough data
7.8
945
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.2
908
Not enough data
7.3
904
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
7.4
422
Not enough data
7.6
424
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Audio Conferencing
Not enough data
7.4
269
Not enough data
7.5
269
Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.1
11
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.4
12
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.2
11
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.2
12
Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.9
12
Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.8
13
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.6
11
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.0
12
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Evernote and Slack are categorized as AI Note-Taking Software
Unique Categories
Evernote is categorized as Note-Taking Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Evernote
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Slack
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
10.1%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Marketing and Advertising
9.0%
Internet
5.3%
Higher Education
4.9%
Other
60.7%
Computer Software
15.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.1%
Marketing and Advertising
8.7%
Internet
4.7%
Education Management
3.3%
Other
54.9%
Discussions
Only one?
4 Comments
BE
Evernote is great, but there are quite a few alternatives:
Springpad
Google Keep
Google Drive (though offline writing can be a pain)
Catch Notes (for iOS and...Read more
I feel like I'm only using a small portion of Evernote and I could be doing so much more, but I am just not sure where to begin. How do you use Evernote other than as a note-storing application? Any interesting additional uses?
4 Comments
TS
I do use Evernote mostly for notes, but for me, the best part is that I can access it from home, work, or anywhere on my phone, pc, and laptop. You can use...Read more
What competitors are there for Evernote? I can think of FireTask and Remember the Milk and OneNote and a handful of others...any thoughts?
3 Comments
DL
I should really explore Evernote further then...it is one product that I have not explored fully and felt that I should. Thanks for fleshing that out.Read more
How do I delete a channel in slack?
47 Comments
CH
Since this has already been answered, my $0.02 is that you should always archive channels rather than delete them for posterity and/or auditing purposes.Read more
What does slack software do?
28 Comments
RR
Slack is messaging and communication platform which allow an individual for video and audio calls and many more.Read more
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