UpNote review

UpNote is the simplest answer for Evernote users who mostly want notebooks, a web clipper and sync, without a big monthly bill. Its site lists hashtags, nested notebooks, pinned notes, templates and separate Spaces for keeping work and personal notes apart. Web clipper extensions are available for Chrome, Safari and Firefox, and the app works offline. UpNote says it backs up notes automatically and keeps version history, and you can lock individual notes or notebooks. The free version syncs across devices but allows up to 50 notes, so anyone with a real archive will need Premium. Premium costs $1.99 a month or $39.99 once for a lifetime license, bought through the iOS, Android or Mac app and then shared to the Windows app by signing in. Premium unlocks unlimited notes, lock, themes and export to text, PDF, HTML and Markdown. UpNote's home page does not describe an Evernote importer, so check the help center before you commit a large archive.

Who it is for

people who want Evernote-style notebooks without a subscription

Price

Free for up to 50 notes; Premium $1.99 a month or $39.99 lifetime.

You can purchase UpNote Premium from the iOS, Android or Mac app with 2 options: $1.99/month or $39.99 Lifetime.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• Hashtags, nested notebooks and pinned notes
• Web clipper extensions for Chrome, Safari and Firefox
• Automatic backup and version history
• Lock notes and notebooks, plus separate Spaces
• Export to text, PDF, HTML and Markdown on Premium

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: $39.99 lifetime option avoids a recurring subscription
• Strength: Apps for Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android
• Strength: Works offline and syncs across devices on the free plan
• Weakness: Free version allows only 50 notes
• Weakness: Premium is bought in the iOS, Android or Mac app, not on Windows
• Weakness: No Evernote import is described on the UpNote home page

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, up to 50 notes
• Premium: $1.99 a month or $39.99 lifetime
• Web clipper: Chrome, Safari and Firefox
• Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

Where it ranks

UpNote is No. 7 in our Best Evernote Alternatives verdict.