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Evernote vs Flip

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Evernote

Education

Remember everything and tackle any project

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
F

Flip

Education

Empower student voice with video discussions

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Evernote free tier limited to 50 notes, 1 notebook, 5 spaces; 20GB storage with Single device sync; Flip the Internet Archive's capture of Flip's homepage on 28 June 2022 stated 'Flip is a free video discussion app', confirming the Microsoft-owned product (rebranded from Flipgrid) carries no subscription fee.
  • They diverge on capability: Evernote covers Note creation and organization, Flip covers Video responses.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Evernote and Flip actually diverge.

Attributes where Evernote and Flip differ
AttributeEvernoteFlip
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, SafariWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20081975

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Education).

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 Evernote

  • Note creation and organization
  • Web clipper
  • Document scanning
  • Handwriting recognition
  • Audio notes
  • Templates
  • Tags and notebooks
  • Advanced search

Only in Flip

  • Video responses
  • Topics
  • Camera effects
  • Stickers
  • Text responses
  • Moderation
  • Mixtapes
  • AR camera

Both cover

  • Microsoft Teams

What people use each for

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

Evernote

  • Cross-platform note-taking and organisationnot Flip
  • Web clipping and content capture with web clipper extensionnot Flip
  • Task management and calendar integrationnot Flip
  • Document scanning with OCR capabilitynot Flip
  • Real-time collaboration with team membersnot Flip

Flip

  • Video discussionsnot Evernote
  • Student portfoliosnot Evernote
  • Book talksnot Evernote
  • Language practicenot Evernote

Where each one falls short

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

Evernote

  • Free tier limited to 50 notes, 1 notebook, 5 spaces; 20GB storage with Single device sync
  • AI features (AI Assistant, Semantic Search, Transcription) only available in Advanced plan
  • Advanced and Enterprise plans require custom pricing for enterprises
  • Note limit constraints in Starter plan: 1000 notes vs unlimited in Advanced

Flip

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Flip's homepage on 28 June 2022 stated 'Flip is a free video discussion app', confirming the Microsoft-owned product (rebranded from Flipgrid) carries no subscription fee.

Pricing, plan by plan

Evernote

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 50 notes
    • 1 notebook
    • 1GB storage
  • Starter$null/mo
    • 1,000 notes
    • 20 notebooks
    • 5GB storage
  • Advanced$null/mo
    • Unlimited notes
    • Unlimited storage
    • Unlimited device sync

Flip

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited groups
    • Unlimited topics
    • Video responses

Which should you pick?

Choose Evernote if

  • You need note creation and organization.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Safari.
  • You also want web clipper.
Evernote review

Choose Flip if

  • You need video responses.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want topics.
Flip review

Questions people ask

Is Evernote or Flip better?
Neither clearly leads. Evernote starts at Free and Flip at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Evernote or Flip?
Evernote starts at Free and Flip at Free.
Does Evernote or Flip run on more platforms?
Evernote runs on Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Safari. Flip runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Evernote for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Evernote best used for?
Evernote is most often used for cross-platform note-taking and organisation, web clipping and content capture with web clipper extension, task management and calendar integration, document scanning with ocr capability. Of those, cross-platform note-taking and organisation and web clipping and content capture with web clipper extension are not what Flip is typically brought in for.
What can Evernote do that Flip cannot?
Evernote covers Note creation and organization, Web clipper, Document scanning, Handwriting recognition. Flip covers Video responses, Topics, Camera effects, Stickers. Both handle Microsoft Teams.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Evernote: Does Evernote publish specific pricing for its paid plans?

No. Evernote's pricing page displays plan tiers (Starter, Advanced, Enterprise) with different features but does not disclose any dollar amounts, subscription costs, or pricing information.

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Evernote: What storage limit comes with Evernote's free plan?

The free plan includes 1GB of storage, 50 notes, 1 notebook, 5 spaces, and 20 tags with access limited to 1 device.

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Evernote: What are the key differences between Evernote's free, Starter, and Advanced plans?

Free includes 1GB storage and 50 notes. Starter adds 5GB storage and 1,000 notes. Advanced provides unlimited storage, notes, and devices with full AI features.

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