Evernote vs Notion vs Note Cargo: Which is better? (2026)
Notion is an all-in-one cloud workspace. Evernote is a veteran cloud note-taking app with web clipping and OCR.
TL;DRNotion is an all-in-one workspace with databases and real-time collaboration. Evernote is a veteran cloud note app with web clipping and OCR.
Note Cargo stores standard Markdown in your own S3/R2 bucket - your data is always portable.
Notion wins on collaboration. Evernote wins on web clipping and OCR. Note Cargo wins on data ownership and portability.
Evernote
Notion
Note Cargo
Pricing
Data & Privacy
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Markdown & Portability
Collaboration
Self-Hosting
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most expensive - Notion, Evernote, or Note Cargo?
Evernote starts at $14.9/month. Notion charges $10-16/user/month for teams. Note Cargo is a one-time payment - no monthly fees ever.
Which app actually lets me own my data?
Only Note Cargo. Both Notion and Evernote store your data on their own servers. Note Cargo stores your Markdown files in your own S3/R2 bucket - you control the storage completely.
Which is easiest to migrate away from?
Note Cargo is easiest - your notes are already plain Markdown files in your own bucket. Evernote uses a proprietary .enex XML format requiring conversion tools. Notion's Markdown export is lossy for databases and relational content.
Ready to switch to Note Cargo?
Self-hosted, Markdown-native, stored in your own S3/R2. One-time payment, no subscriptions.