Evernote Software

Overall this is a great app which I use daily. Thank you for keeping it up to date with all the relevant needs for my business.

Pros

Works with all my devices (iPhone, android tablet, and PC) and syncs perfectly. I have looked for ways to setup a way to track my leads from initial call all the way through to contact. Being a small construction company it was difficult finding an app that could do this. Using the notebook in Evernote I have what other companies wanted $100.00 a month for at a fraction of the price and it works great.

Cons

The reminder function is good but it would be great if I could attach a comment to the reminder as to what I want to do instead of having to look back at the notebook.

Switch to microsoft one note - it's free, great, and actually continues to innovate.

Pros

It's such an old app that it has integrations to many other enterprise apps like salesforce, gmail, chrome, and many others. Works well with scanning apps, and has a decent system for tagging notes.

Cons

UI is confusing and hasn't been updated for years. Evernote annoyingly keeps trying to push you to use Evernote workchat, which is a worthless app that nobody uses and is about 100% worse than sharing notes over email. Evernote webclipper is incredibly buggy and completely fails to clip web pages half the time.

Pros

Evernote helps you get organized. Works well on both Mac and PC. The app is great, too. It really helps me stay organized and lets me access my files quickly. The storage is fantastic. The basic (free) option is amazing. I'm not sure why they don't charge for this because it would still be worth paying something for it. The Web Clipper extension for Chrome is what I like most. Try it, you may never bookmark or snip again.

Cons

I've had a little trouble with the app, but never with the web version. That's fine for me, but the mobile app version has not been as functional for me.

I think it is one of the best products to support productivity

Pros

The thing I appreciate most is the ability to have clipboards, files, images, and synced documents in any device I own regardless of what it generates

Cons

There are no shortcuts for simple commands in the PC version. If they were, they would be very comfortable because it would make it easier to use

Pros

I like that is easy to use and share files with my fellow employees. It is much simpler than having a established network for file sharing and organization.

Cons

I hate that it is not compatible with Excel and that any formatted tables loose their formatting and aren't viewed well on the phone app.

Pros

Syncs between all devices, both desktop and mobile
Easy to keep notes organized within notebooks
Ability to make different types of lists (check box/shopping list, bullets, etc.)

Cons

Can't access any notes while offline without paying for premium
Only can sync up to two devices with the basic version

Pros

I just love how easy it is to use Evernote on every device and how simple it is to tag and organize all my information in diffferent folders. I am premium user and love every part of it.

Cons

Can't find any, really. Maybe it be faster to sync from the mobile app and work on some issues regarding privacy. But I know the Evernote team is working on it.

Pros

I like that it can be used across multiple platforms. I use it mostly in meetings. I like all of the customization and colorization.

Cons

It can be a bit buggy when opening up at first. I don't like how it is difficult to have consistent fonts and letter sizes when copying information into the notes.

Overall this is by far the best way for creative people to index ideas. Have you ever written down an idea, created a melody, or taken a photo or video of something that inspired you only to be lost in the bottom of a note pad or photo album? Evernote will not only collect almost every medium you want to catalog, it allows you search and catalog them and even join ideas together that you never thought of.

Pros

Shares across all your devices. Search capabilities are incredible. It will even recognize text in photos.

Cons

They don't seem to listen to their community and take on some obvious feedback about color coding folders.

Since i work across multiple devices, desktop, tablet and phone, it is really handy to use evernote for notes, lists and document storage and retrieval across those platforms.

Pros

Super simple to use.

Cons

None, really. It would be nice if the premium version were free.

Pros

Searchable, carry everywhere: it's the amazing solution for my need to have all my notes everywhere all the time.

Secret: scans business cards

Cons

Needs some AI/autosorting tagging.
I wish the tagging/notebooks would be a little more proactive along these lines.

If you have a Mac, you need Evernote. My favorite feature is the elephant in the upper right corner that lets you open a new note with one click and start typing. I don't use post-its anymore. Absolutely love everything about Evernote. The only thing I'd change is to add the ability to archive notes.

Pros

Simple to use. Robust in features. Drag and drop images in and out. Take screenshots easily (I use this feature daily). Best in the business.

Cons

Needs the ability to archive a note. Otherwise, perfect.

Evernote is an incredible platform for any productive person who wants to keep safe, convenient notes.

Cons

Sometimes I wish I had more templates or integration with my google calendar. I also use salesforce. Still trying to find a method of relying on all of those together or if one should be the most.

Advice to Others

If you're looking for something to rely on, take some time to figure out how you best use it and start putting everything into it. The more you put in it the more you get out: things written are things planned.

I started using Evernote several years ago as an easy way to take notes during meetings and seminars and keep track of Client tasks and projects. I'd been using Google Drive/Docs for several years prior, but wanted to start fresh with something new. While it worked for me for a while, I soon found that my needs outpaced the features offered by Evernote, and I started using it less and less. Eventually, I moved all of my project management over to Basecamp instead, because it simply offered more features and integrations that I needed to run my business.

Pros

At the time I made heavy use of Evernote, I was able to easily sync notes on my tablet, phone, laptop, and PC automatically. I also liked being able to organize notes into notebooks so I could quickly find things.

Cons

The Windows tablet/touchscreen laptop app was buggy and somewhat annoying to use. The layout and organization were very different from the mobile and desktop apps. Also, recently, the free account no longer allows as many devices as I had originally hooked up. It lacks some of the features that more robust project management software have as standard features.

Advice to Others

I think Evernote is great if you need to take notes and create on-the-fly to-do lists. However, there are much better solutions out there for both of those things. For my day-to-day needs, I've replaced Evernote entirely with Basecamp.

I use Evernote every single day and have found it to be a quality product. I started using Evernote two years ago and ran into some issues with the software freezing and shutting down unexpectedly. I stopped using it for a while but my alternative, Mac Notes, wasn't cutting it. I gave Evernote another shot and it has been great ever since. I regularly update and no longer experience freezing or unexpected shutdown issues.

I use the software for the most basic note-taking, but I know it also offers many features that can be helpful for many types of users. I recommend the software to all of my colleagues and anyone in need of a note-taking application.

Pros

The ease of use and reliability is great. The updates are quick and work in the background, so they don't disrupt my current work.

Cons

No cons at this time.

Advice to Others

This product offers lots of features that can be helpful for organization and collaboration, but it is also great for basic note-taking.

Likes Best

The software is fairly intuitive and easy to use; I like the ios app because it allows you to use the task management aspects of Evernote anywhere.

I move between client offices about half the time and find that having an electronic task list is extremely helpful; I also use the clipping function frequently to capture research that I'm doing for my newsletter or for a client project.

The Chrome extension works extremely well; I haven't had the same success with FireFox;

Evernote is a better alternative to keeping bookmarks, open browser windows or copying to a Word doc - the way I used to capture research for later use;

Likes Least

I sometimes have trouble figuring out how to use Evernote with different browers to clip items of interest

Recommendations

If you're into the task management use of Evernote then I recommend David Allen's short paper on implementing his system GTD in Evernote;

Likes Best

It works across multiple platforms (Windows via Browser, app). Allows me to sort and keep personal research.

Likes Least

There's a little bit of a learning curve, and there's too many products that have similar functions but work better (Google Docs, Trello, Basecamp)

Recommendations

It's worth using if you're doing online research for multiple projects....but otherwise, I'm not sure if it insures greater productivity.

Likes Best

Notes & Notebooks. Being able to organize everything easily, and the best part is checking items off my list.

Likes Least

I wish there were more fonts/colors that were easy to use. It would be great to easily change fonts or colors for more organization.

Recommendations

The free version is all I've ever used. I just switch back and forth between my personal and work Evernote login. It's a great free tool. If I were a company I would definitely implement this as a requirement and buy the business version. I wish I could seen colleagues notes!

Likes Best

I've been using Evernote for almost one year and it is simply amazing. As a small business owner my day is a whirlwind of tasks ranging from management to marketing to maintenance and with Evernote I can stay organized without slowing down. Not only can I do the usual note taking, task lists, etc. but my notes are automatically organized and synced across my devices! And whenever I come across something online, with Evernote I can save it with just the push of my thumb. From pics to videos, audio, whatever, Evernote has me covered! Evernote won me with its ease of use, speed, and connectivity. I not only use Evernote for business, I use it for personal organization as well. Evernote is fire!

Likes Least

Evernote really is a brilliant app that knows no bounds. The only feature I would add is a task list. I can create one and that works fine but task list template would be sweet.

Recommendations

Evernote is in a class of its own. I have not found another app that seamlessly combines note taking, organization, file saving & sharing (any kind of file) like Evernote. Evernote has a free version so try it out!

Likes Best

Evernote is so flexible that your imagination is the only limit to how it can be used to organize your life. It is very easy to use and to customize. I use it mostly to catalog things like local restaurants, recipes and personal collections. I also use it extensively for checklists.

Likes Least

The free version is only accessible when an internet connection is available. The paid version costs a little more than I am willing to pay for the ability to access my data when I am not connected. This rarely is a problem.

Recommendations

It is free, so just download it and try it for a month or so. I have not found anything that is better.