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edX vs Evernote Web Clipper

edX logo

edX

Learning Management

Online courses from the world's top universities

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Evernote Web Clipper logo

Evernote Web Clipper

Browser Extensions

Clip web pages to Evernote

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Evernote Web Clipper has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: edX individual course costs not displayed; pricing requires enrollment to view; Evernote Web Clipper requires Evernote subscription to access full capabilities beyond basic clipping
  • They diverge on capability: edX covers Video lectures, Evernote Web Clipper covers Full page clipping.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which edX and Evernote Web Clipper actually diverge.

Attributes where edX and Evernote Web Clipper differ
AttributeedXEvernote Web Clipper
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidBrowser Extension
CategoryLearning ManagementBrowser Extensions
Founded20122004

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in edX

  • Video lectures
  • Interactive exercises
  • Discussion forums
  • Certificates
  • MicroMasters
  • Professional certificates
  • Degrees
  • Mobile learning

Only in Evernote Web Clipper

  • Full page clipping
  • Article mode
  • Screenshot capture
  • Annotations
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

edX

  • Learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (MIT, Harvard, Cambridge)not Evernote Web Clipper
  • Career changers pursuing MicroMasters or professional certificatesnot Evernote Web Clipper
  • Individuals in regions with limited access to higher educationnot Evernote Web Clipper

Evernote Web Clipper

No use cases recorded yet. See the Evernote Web Clipper review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

edX

  • Individual course costs not displayed; pricing requires enrollment to view

Evernote Web Clipper

  • Requires Evernote subscription to access full capabilities beyond basic clipping
  • Web Clipper functionality depends on Evernote account synchronization
  • Text extraction from images only works on paid Evernote plans

Pricing, plan by plan

edX

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the edX review.

Evernote Web Clipper

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Evernote Web Clipper review.

Which should you pick?

Choose edX if

  • You need video lectures.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want interactive exercises.
edX review

Choose Evernote Web Clipper if

  • You need full page clipping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Browser Extension.
  • You also want article mode.
Evernote Web Clipper review

Questions people ask

Is edX or Evernote Web Clipper better?
Neither clearly leads. edX starts at On request and Evernote Web Clipper at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, edX or Evernote Web Clipper?
Evernote Web Clipper has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for edX and Free for Evernote Web Clipper.
Does edX or Evernote Web Clipper run on more platforms?
edX runs on Web, iOS, Android. Evernote Web Clipper runs on Browser Extension.
Can I use Evernote Web Clipper for free?
Yes. Evernote Web Clipper has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. edX starts at On request.
What is edX best used for?
edX is most often used for learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (mit, harvard, cambridge), career changers pursuing micromasters or professional certificates, individuals in regions with limited access to higher education. Of those, learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (mit, harvard, cambridge) and career changers pursuing micromasters or professional certificates are not what Evernote Web Clipper is typically brought in for.
What can edX do that Evernote Web Clipper cannot?
edX covers Video lectures, Interactive exercises, Discussion forums, Certificates. Evernote Web Clipper covers Full page clipping, Article mode, Screenshot capture, Annotations.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Evernote Web Clipper: Is Evernote Web Clipper free?

The extension itself is free to download and install, but full capabilities require an Evernote subscription. Evernote offers a free plan with basic features and paid tiers for advanced functionality.

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Evernote Web Clipper: What browsers does the Web Clipper support?

Evernote Web Clipper is available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera browsers.

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Evernote Web Clipper: Can I search text inside clipped images?

Yes, Evernote's search reads text inside images. On paid plans, it also searches inside PDFs and documents.

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Evernote Web Clipper: What content can I clip with the Web Clipper?

You can clip full pages, simplified articles, selections, or annotated screenshots into your notebooks with tags and remarks added at save time.

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