Evernote vs. Google Keep - a comparison
Comparing Evernote vs. Google Keep shows you which note tool has the edge.
Google Keep: Free note tool with useful extras
The Google service Keep particularly impresses with its simplicity: The developers thought that it was no more than really necessary. Nevertheless you get all important features:
- With Google Keep you can take notes quickly and easily. Task lists are also created with one click.
- You adjust the color of the memories. If you set a time for the reminder, you will be reminded in Google Calendar, among other things.
- Keep is free and you can also download the app for your Android smartphone. So you can quickly create a note on the go.
- With our best tips for Google Keep, you can get even more out of the note tool. For example, conversations can be recorded and photos taken.
In comparison: notes with Evernote
Evernote, like Google Keep, is basically free. You can also expand the tool for a fee. The note app with the elephant as a mascot also offers you more features than the Google competitor:
- With Evernote, you can quickly take notes and specify a reminder time thanks to the simple interface.
- However, you can not only use Evernote as an Android version for your smartphone, you can also download it for your iPhone.
- Share Evernote notes or entire notebooks with your colleagues or friends. In the free version, one of your friends can also edit notes. If you want more than one to edit your reminders or notebooks, you have to get the premium version.
- We'll tell you what you can use Evernote for in our 5 practical uses. So the tool even lends itself to brainstorming.
Conclusion: It depends on the areas of application
Both Google Keep and Evernote have advantages and disadvantages and are suitable for different areas of application:
- Google Keep: The Google service is best for you if you only want to take personal notes and reminders. List entries can also be used to quickly create shopping and to-do lists. However, Keep is not suitable for joint projects with colleagues.
- Evernote: Evernote is a powerful tool for collaborative projects. If you have the premium version, you can even edit notebooks with multiple users. Evernote is therefore particularly suitable for group work.
In our top 5 for to-do lists you will also find other useful note-taking apps for your Android smartphone.