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EagleFiler alternatives

EagleFiler compared with 5 alternatives: DEVONthink, Keep It, Notebooks, Evernote and Obsidian.

EagleFiler is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $69.99 one-time purchase. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
EagleFilerThis toolFree trial · from $69.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
DEVONthinkFree trial · from $99 one-timeTrial onlyWeb, macOS, iOS, Browser extension
Keep ItFree trial · from $2.99Trial onlymacOS, iOS, Browser extension
NotebooksFree trial · from $17.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, Windows, iOS
EvernoteFree plan · from $99/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ObsidianFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from EagleFiler

  1. DEVONthink

    Document and information manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates. EagleFiler starts at $69.99 one-time purchase.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
    • Only DEVONthink lists an iOS app.
    • Only DEVONthink lists a browser extension.
    • DEVONthink also covers linked notes.

    Suits: Researchers, lawyers and writers with large document archives on a Mac

    DEVONthink vs EagleFilerDEVONthink pricing and details

  2. 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). EagleFiler starts at $69.99 one-time purchase.
    • Only Keep It lists an iOS app.
    • Only Keep It lists a browser extension.
    • Keep It also covers linked notes and templates.

    Suits: Mac users who want notes and reference documents in one library

    Keep It vs EagleFilerKeep It pricing and details

  3. 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. EagleFiler starts at $69.99 one-time purchase.
    • Only Notebooks lists iOS and Windows apps.
    • Notebooks also covers linked notes, tasks and long-form writing.
    • EagleFiler also covers web clipper and bookmarks.

    Suits: Writers who want notes, long documents and tasks in one app

    Notebooks vs EagleFilerNotebooks pricing and details

  4. 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. EagleFiler starts at $69.99 one-time purchase.
    • Evernote has a free plan. EagleFiler does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Evernote lists a web app.
    • Only Evernote lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Evernote lists a browser extension.

    Suits: People who save web pages, scans and documents and need to search across them

    Evernote vs EagleFilerEvernote pricing and details

  5. 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). EagleFiler starts at $69.99 one-time purchase.
    • Obsidian has a free plan. EagleFiler does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control

    Obsidian vs EagleFilerObsidian pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in EagleFiler

  • It is a Mac app only; on iPhone and iPad a library kept in cloud storage can be read with apps such as Files, but there is no EagleFiler app.
  • The app currently relies on Rosetta 2 on Apple silicon Macs; the vendor says a native rewrite will be finished before macOS 28.
  • Mac App Store purchases are single-user only and do not qualify for family packs, volume or educational discounts, or upgrade pricing.
  • Major version upgrades are free only within six months of buying the previous version; after that they are offered at a discount.
EagleFiler pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to EagleFiler?

The alternatives to EagleFiler in this directory are DEVONthink, Keep It, Notebooks, Evernote and Obsidian. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with EagleFiler.

Is there a free alternative to EagleFiler?

Yes. Evernote and Obsidian have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which EagleFiler alternatives work on Windows?

The EagleFiler listing does not include a Windows app. Notebooks, Evernote and Obsidian list one.

Which EagleFiler alternatives work on Linux?

The EagleFiler 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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