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Evernote Web Clipper vs Thinkific

Evernote Web Clipper logo

Evernote Web Clipper

Browser Extensions

Clip web pages to Evernote

From
Free
Rated
-
Thinkific logo

Thinkific

Learning Management

Create and sell online courses your way

From
$36/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Evernote Web Clipper has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Evernote Web Clipper requires Evernote subscription to access full capabilities beyond basic clipping; Thinkific no free plan, 14-day trial only
  • They diverge on capability: Evernote Web Clipper covers Full page clipping, Thinkific covers Course builder.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Evernote Web Clipper and Thinkific differ
AttributeEvernote Web ClipperThinkific
Starting priceFree$36/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsBrowser ExtensionWeb, Mobile
CategoryBrowser ExtensionsLearning Management
Founded20042012

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Evernote Web Clipper

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

Only in Thinkific

  • Course builder
  • Website builder
  • Quizzes
  • Certificates
  • Communities
  • Memberships
  • Marketing tools
  • Analytics

What people use each for

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

Evernote Web Clipper

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

Thinkific

  • Course creationnot Evernote Web Clipper
  • Membership sitesnot Evernote Web Clipper
  • Coaching programsnot Evernote Web Clipper
  • Corporate trainingnot Evernote Web Clipper

Where each one falls short

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

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

Thinkific

  • No free plan, 14-day trial only
  • Transaction fees on third-party payment processors (5% on Basic tier)
  • PayPal only available on Grow plan ($199/month), not on Basic or Start
  • Limited customization on lower-tier plans
  • Cannot embed courses in external domains or iframes
  • Limited number of spaces per plan
  • Less interactive community features compared to alternatives
  • Features continuously moved to higher-priced tiers
  • Payment processing delays reported (up to 90 days)

Pricing, plan by plan

Evernote Web Clipper

Free

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

Thinkific

$36/month
  • Basic$36/month
    • 1 course
    • Up to 500 students
    • Thinkific Payments (0% fees)
  • Start$74/month
    • Up to 3 courses
    • Up to 2,000 students
    • Third-party payment (3% fees)
  • Grow$149/month
    • Unlimited courses
    • Unlimited students
    • Third-party payment (0% fees)

Which should you pick?

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.

Choose Thinkific if

  • You need course builder.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want website builder.

Questions people ask

Is Evernote Web Clipper or Thinkific better?
Neither clearly leads. Evernote Web Clipper starts at Free and Thinkific at $36/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Evernote Web Clipper or Thinkific?
Evernote Web Clipper has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Evernote Web Clipper and $36/month for Thinkific.
Does Evernote Web Clipper or Thinkific run on more platforms?
Evernote Web Clipper runs on Browser Extension. Thinkific runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Evernote Web Clipper for free?
Yes. Evernote Web Clipper has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Thinkific starts at $36/month.
What can Evernote Web Clipper do that Thinkific cannot?
Evernote Web Clipper covers Full page clipping, Article mode, Screenshot capture, Annotations. Thinkific covers Course builder, Website builder, Quizzes, Certificates.

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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Thinkific: Does Thinkific have a free plan?

No. Thinkific does not offer a free plan but provides a 14-day free trial. Paid plans start at $36/month (Basic tier).

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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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Thinkific: Are there transaction fees on Thinkific?

Thinkific charges no transaction fees when using their built-in Thinkific Payments. Third-party payment processors incur 5% fees (Basic) down to 0% (Plus), plus 3.6% for Stripe with subscriptions.

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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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Thinkific: What payment methods does Thinkific support?

PayPal is locked to Grow plan ($199/month). Basic and Start plans do not support PayPal, limiting payment options for international creators and potentially reducing conversions.

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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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