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DEVONthink alternatives
DEVONthink compared with 7 alternatives: EagleFiler, Keep It, Evernote, Obsidian, Notebooks and 2 more.
DEVONthink is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates. 3 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEVONthinkThis tool | Free trial · from $99 one-time | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| EagleFiler | Free trial · from $69.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Keep It | Free trial · from $2.99 | Trial only | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Evernote | Free plan · from $99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Obsidian | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Notebooks | Free trial · from $17.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| LiquidText | Free plan · from $8.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Tinderbox | Free trial · from $289 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
How each one differs from DEVONthink
- Free trial · from $69.99 one-time
EagleFiler
Document organizer and mail archiver for Mac
- EagleFiler starts at $69.99 one-time purchase. DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
- Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
- Only DEVONthink lists an iOS app.
- Only DEVONthink lists a browser extension.
- EagleFiler also covers bookmarks.
Suits: Mac users running a paperless office or a long-term document archive
- Free trial · from $2.99
Keep It
Notebook and document organizer for Mac, iPhone and iPad
- Keep It starts at $2.99 in-app subscription on the Mac App Store (billing period not labelled). DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
- Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
- Keep It also covers templates and bookmarks.
Suits: Mac users who want notes and reference documents in one library
- Free plan · from $99/yr
Evernote
Note-taking app with web clipping, tasks, calendar and AI search
- Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly. DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
- Evernote has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Evernote lists Windows and Android apps.
- DEVONthink can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Evernote also covers templates, tasks and calendar.
Suits: People who save web pages, scans and documents and need to search across them
- Free plan · from $4/mo
Obsidian
Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device
- Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
- Obsidian has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
- Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control
- Free trial · from $17.99 one-time
Notebooks
Writing, documents and tasks organized in nested books
- Notebooks starts at $17.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $43.99 one-time for Mac. DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
- Only Notebooks lists a Windows app.
- Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
- Only DEVONthink lists a browser extension.
- Notebooks also covers tasks and long-form writing.
Suits: Writers who want notes, long documents and tasks in one app
- Free plan · from $8.99/mo
LiquidText
Document review workspace that links excerpts to notes
- LiquidText starts at $8.99 per month, paid annually (LIVE). DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
- LiquidText has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LiquidText lists a Windows app.
- Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
- Only DEVONthink lists a browser extension.
Suits: Lawyers and analysts reviewing long documents
- Free trial · from $289 one-time
Tinderbox
Mac tool for mapping, analyzing and sharing notes
- Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates. DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates.
- Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
- Only DEVONthink lists an iOS app.
- Only DEVONthink lists a browser extension.
- DEVONthink also covers Markdown and web clipper.
Suits: Writers, researchers and analysts working through large sets of notes
Limits worth knowing in DEVONthink
- The desktop app is Mac only and requires macOS Ventura or later; the vendor develops solely for macOS and iOS.
- A license includes 1 year of updates. The app keeps working afterwards, but more updates cost $49 to $149 a year depending on the edition.
- The web interface is part of the $499 Server edition only, and generative AI, OCR and email archiving start at Pro.
- Standard does not include DEVONthink To Go, which needs a $2.99 monthly or $19 yearly subscription for full use.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to DEVONthink?
The alternatives to DEVONthink in this directory are EagleFiler, Keep It, Evernote, Obsidian, Notebooks, LiquidText and Tinderbox. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with DEVONthink.
Is there a free alternative to DEVONthink?
Yes. Evernote, Obsidian and LiquidText have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which DEVONthink alternatives work on Windows?
The DEVONthink listing does not include a Windows app. Evernote, Obsidian, Notebooks and LiquidText list one.
Which DEVONthink alternatives work on Linux?
The DEVONthink listing does not include a Linux app. Obsidian lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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