Mintofu vs Evernote
A veteran capture tool, or an all-in-one Apple workspace?
Short answer
Evernote is a mature capture tool — web clipper, document scanning, searchable PDFs and images — with tasks, a calendar and cloud AI on every plan, on every platform. Its free plan is limited to 50 notes on one device, and paid plans start at $99 a year. Mintofu offers unlimited free notes and task lists, a mind-map canvas, and PDF form filling and signing; it works offline with no account and runs its AI on your device — on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Side-by-side comparison
Competitor details verified on October 4, 2026 from official sources (listed below). Prices in US dollars.
| Feature | Mintofu | Evernote |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | Free; Mintofu+ $2.99/mo, $19.99/yr or $49.99 once | Free plan; Starter $14.99/mo or $99/yr; Advanced $24.99/mo or $249.99/yr |
| Free plan | Free forever: unlimited notes and task lists, full calendar; up to 2 notebooks, 3 mind maps, 3 PDFs and 2 AI uses a day | 50 notes, 1 notebook, sync on 1 device |
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, Android, Web |
| Notes | Yes | Yes |
| Tasks & reminders | Yes | Yes |
| PDF markup (highlight, draw, sign) | Yes | Yes |
| Mind maps | Yes | Partly |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Pencil handwriting | Yes | Partly |
| Turn notes into tasks or mind maps | Yes | Partly |
| Where AI runs | On your device | In the cloud |
| Works offline | Yes | Partly |
| Separate sign-up required | No | Yes |
| One purchase covers iPhone, iPad & Mac | Yes | Yes |
| One-time purchase option | Yes | No |
Key differences
- Free plan — Evernote Free allows 50 notes, 1 notebook and 1 device; Mintofu Free has unlimited notes and task lists on all your Apple devices.
- Price — Evernote Starter is $99 a year and Advanced $249.99 a year; Mintofu+ is $19.99 a year or $49.99 once.
- Where AI runs — Evernote's AI Assistant sends requests to OpenAI and runs search and transcription on Evernote's servers; Mintofu's AI runs on your device.
- Capture and platforms — Evernote has a web clipper, email-to-Evernote and apps for Windows, Android and the web; Mintofu is Apple-only, with a mind-map canvas and PDF form filling and signatures built into the app.
Choose Mintofu if…
- You want unlimited free notes and tasks
- You want mind maps and PDF signing next to your notes
- You want AI that stays on your device, and a lifetime option
Choose Evernote if…
- You clip web pages and emails into your notes
- You need Windows, Android or web access
- You want meeting transcription and summaries
Common questions
Is Mintofu a good Evernote alternative?
If you're on Apple devices and have outgrown Evernote's 50-note free plan, yes: Mintofu's free plan has unlimited notes and task lists, and it includes a mind-map canvas, PDF form filling and signing, and on-device AI. Evernote is the better fit if you depend on its web clipper or need Windows and Android.
Can I annotate PDFs in both apps?
Yes. Both let you mark up PDFs with a pen, highlighter, shapes, text and stamps. Mintofu also lets you fill in forms and add your signature, and it makes scanned pages searchable.
How do the prices compare?
Evernote has a free plan limited to 50 notes on one device; Starter costs $14.99 a month or $99 a year, and Advanced $24.99 a month or $249.99 a year. Mintofu is free to start; Mintofu+ costs $2.99 a month, $19.99 a year or $49.99 once.
Sources
- help.evernote.com/hc/en-us/articles/46317642175763-Discon…
- help.evernote.com/hc/en-us/articles/45353174499475-Everno…
- help.evernote.com/hc/en-us/articles/209005587-Annotate-im…
- help.evernote.com/hc/en-us/articles/209005917-Access-note…
- help.evernote.com/hc/en-us/articles/32039082181139
- evernote.com/compare-plans
Data verified on October 4, 2026 against Evernote's official pages. Prices are in US dollars and can change — check Evernote's website for current pricing.
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