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Alternatives to Evernote with a one-time purchase

The Evernote listing shows no one-time purchase. 46 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Evernote has a free plan. Paid plans start at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly. 31 of them are free or have a free plan.

46 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Evernote

  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. Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly.
    • 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.
    DEVONthink vs EvernoteDEVONthink pricing and details

  2. EagleFiler

    Document organizer and mail archiver for Mac

    • EagleFiler starts at $69.99 one-time purchase. Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly.
    • 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.
    EagleFiler vs EvernoteEagleFiler pricing and details

  3. Notability

    Handwritten notes with synced audio, transcripts and AI study tools

    • Notability starts at $14.99 per year, or $4.99 per month (Lite). Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly.
    • Only Evernote lists a browser extension.
    • Notability can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Notability also covers transcription.
    Notability pricing and details

  4. CollaNote

    Handwriting and PDF markup notes for iPad, iPhone and Mac

    • CollaNote starts at $13.90 one-time (Lifetime Premium). Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly.
    • Only Evernote lists a web app.
    • Only Evernote lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Evernote lists a browser extension.
    CollaNote pricing and details

  5. Goodnotes

    Handwritten notes, PDF markup and whiteboards with an AI assistant

    • Goodnotes starts at $11.99 per year (Essential). Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly.
    • Only Evernote lists a browser extension.
    • Goodnotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Goodnotes also covers transcription and whiteboard.
    Goodnotes pricing and details

  6. UpNote

    Cross-platform notes app with a lifetime purchase option

    • UpNote starts at $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium). Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly.
    • Only UpNote lists a Linux app.
    • Only Evernote lists a web app.
    • UpNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    UpNote pricing and details

  7. Noteshelf

    Handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation for stylus devices

    • Noteshelf starts at $7.99 one-time on Windows; Premium is $9.99 one-time on Android. Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly.
    • Only Evernote lists a web app.
    • Only Evernote lists a browser extension.
    • Noteshelf can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Noteshelf pricing and details

  8. 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). Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly.
    • Evernote has a free plan. Keep It does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Evernote lists a web app.
    • Only Evernote lists Windows and Android apps.
    Keep It pricing and details

  9. Notewise

    Handwriting canvas and AI notes for iPhone, iPad and Android

    • Notewise starts at $2.42 per month, billed yearly ($28.99); Classic Unlimited is $16.99 one-time. Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly.
    • Only Evernote lists a web app.
    • Only Evernote lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Evernote lists a browser extension.
    Notewise pricing and details

  10. NoteCase Pro

    Cross-platform outliner and note manager with Lua scripting

    • NoteCase Pro starts at $5 one-time for Android; desktop licenses start at €7 one-time. Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly.
    • Only NoteCase Pro lists a Linux app.
    • Only Evernote lists a web app.
    • Only Evernote lists an iOS app.
    NoteCase Pro pricing and details

  11. MyScript Notes

    Handwriting notes app that converts pen strokes to typed text

    • MyScript Notes starts at $1.99 on the US App Store; billing period not labeled. Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly.
    • Only Evernote lists a web app.
    • Only Evernote lists a browser extension.
    • MyScript Notes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    MyScript Notes pricing and details

  12. MarginNote

    Study reader that turns highlights into mind maps and cards

    • MarginNote starts at $12.99 one-time (Pro Lifetime, iPhone and iPad only). Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly.
    • Evernote has a free plan. MarginNote does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Evernote lists a web app.
    • Only Evernote lists Windows and Android apps.
    MarginNote pricing and details

34 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

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Common questions

Is there an alternative to Evernote that you buy once?

Yes. DEVONthink, EagleFiler, Notability, CollaNote, Goodnotes, UpNote, Noteshelf, Keep It and 38 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Evernote once instead of subscribing?

The Evernote listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Notability, CollaNote, Goodnotes, UpNote, Noteshelf, Notewise, NoteCase Pro, MyScript Notes and 23 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Evernote: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.