Effective December 4, Evernote Free users will experience changes as the platform imposes new limits of fifty notes and one notebook per account. This adjustment aims to enhance user experience and streamline functionality. Existing users exceeding these limits need not worry, as they retain full access to their notes and notebooks.
This article explores the implications for Evernote Free users and highlights the platform’s recent advancements fueled by customer support over the past year.
Evernote’s New Restrictions for Free Users
Starting December 4, Evernote Free accounts will undergo changes, restricting users to a maximum of fifty notes and one notebook. These limits apply to the total number of notes and notebooks a user can have concurrently. However, users can manage their content by deleting unwanted items to stay within these boundaries.
For existing Free users exceeding the new limits, there’s no need to worry. Despite the changes, they will retain full functionality, including the ability to view, edit, export, share, and delete existing notes and notebooks.
These adjustments will be visible in the Compare Plans and System Limits sections from December 4 onwards.
What Does This Mean for Free Users?
Evernote Free remains an option for those exploring the platform or content with its basic features. The decision to set new limits considered that a majority of Free users typically stay below the fifty notes and one notebook threshold. Therefore, the everyday experience for most Free users will largely remain unaffected.
For users requiring more than fifty notes and one notebook, these changes might prompt a reassessment of their relationship with Evernote. The hope is that the Free experience continues to meet their needs, but for those interested in unlocking Evernote’s full potential and supporting future developments, a paid subscription is encouraged.
Encouraging Users to Upgrade
The new restrictions for free users seem to be a strategy by Evernote to encourage them to upgrade to a paid plan, which offers more benefits and features. Evernote has two paid plans: Premium and Personal. The Premium plan costs $7.99 per month or $69.99 per year, and the Personal plan costs $9.99 per month or $89.99 per year.
The paid plans offer the following advantages over the free plan:
- Sync across unlimited devices
- Create unlimited notes and notebooks
- Upload up to 10 GB of data per month
- Access notes offline
- Search text in PDFs and Office documents
- Scan and digitize business cards
- Create custom templates
- Use advanced formatting options
- Access version history and note backups
- Use integrations with Google Drive, Outlook, Slack, and more
- Get customer support via email and chat
The paid plans also offer some exclusive features that are not available in the free plan, such as:
- Home dashboard customization
- Tasks with reminders and due dates
- Calendar integration
- Achievements and rewards
Evernote claims that the paid plans can help users achieve more with their notes and that they are worth the investment. Evernote also offers a 30-day free trial for the paid plans, so that users can try them out before committing to a subscription.
Evernote’s Progress in the Past Year
Over the past year, customer support has propelled Evernote’s growth, leading to significant improvements. Notable advancements include real-time editing for immediate note synchronization, innovative AI features like Note Cleanup and AI-Powered Search, enhanced stability through infrastructure upgrades, and a faster, more reliable experience across all clients.
This progress is a testament to the dedication of Evernote’s user base, enabling the company to implement complex improvements and lay the foundation for exciting future developments.
