Leaving Evernote? How the Alternatives Compare, and Where Linko Fits

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People leave Evernote for different reasons. On the Free plan, Evernote now holds 50 notes and one notebook, and syncs to one device (Evernote's plans). Some people want their notes as plain files they keep themselves. Some want a tool that does more with what they write. Evernote itself has added AI features, such as an AI Assistant and semantic search, so if those are what you were missing, check its plans first.

Details about other apps as of October 28, 2026.

If you have decided to move, this page covers how to get your notes out, where they can go, and where Linko fits and where it does not.

First, what are your notes for?

Evernote is used for many jobs at once. The right next app depends on which job matters most to you.

• An archive. Scans, receipts, web clips and files you may need one day. You want search and storage.
• A workspace. Documents, plans and projects, maybe shared with others. You want pages, databases and collaboration.
• Files you own. Notes as plain files on your own device, in a format any app can open.
• Notes on what you learn. What you read and watch, and what you thought about it. You want those notes connected and brought back.

Step one: get your notes out of Evernote

Export from the Evernote desktop app. Evernote's guide says the mobile app's export is limited and suggests the desktop app, which exports as ENEX (an .enex file), HTML or PDF (Evernote: how to export your notes). ENEX is the format other apps can bring in. Export one notebook at a time, and keep the files somewhere safe even after you move: they are your backup.

Where your notes can go

• Obsidian. Obsidian stores your notes on your device as plain text Markdown files (Obsidian). Its official Importer plugin brings in an .enex file. Obsidian's guide says tag hierarchy and notebook stacks don't come across in the export, and explains how to rename tags or files to restore them (Obsidian: import from Evernote).
• Notion. Notion calls itself "the AI workspace that works for you" (Notion). Its importer connects to your Evernote account and moves the notebooks you pick; Notion says it is reliable up to about 5,000 notes and supports the standard edition of Evernote, not Evernote Teams or Business (Notion: import data).
• Joplin. An open-source notes app for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS (Joplin). Its desktop app imports .enex files and converts notes to Markdown; very complex formatting can lose colours and fonts, but the text comes across in full (Joplin: import and export).

Details about other apps as of October 28, 2026.

Sources: Obsidian pricing, Notion pricing, Joplin plans.

Where Linko fits

Linko is a notes app for the last job on the list: notes on what you read, watch and think.

• Save an article, a video or a book from your phone's share sheet, the browser extension or by pasting a link. Each one gets a page with what it says and every note you take on it. See Save links from your phone and your browser.
• Write a note, or record a voice note and let Linko write it down. Linko files your notes and resources under topics, and you can add your own tags. See Tags and topics.
• Related notes show up on every note, so a new thought meets what you wrote before about the same idea.
• Daily review brings back one set of your notes each day, turned into questions.
• Ask Linko answers from your notes and resources and lists the sources it used.

Where Linko does not fit

• It can't bring in your Evernote export today. Keep your .enex files; you can start Linko with the next thing you read.
• It is not built as an archive for scans, receipts and file attachments, and it is not a shared workspace for a team.
• Your notes live in your Linko account, not as files on your device. You can export everything as Markdown files at any time.
• There is no desktop app; on a computer, use Linko on the web. The browser extension runs in Chrome, Edge, Brave and other Chromium browsers.

Quick picker

• Plain files on your own device, and a system you build with plugins → Obsidian
• Documents, projects and databases, shared with a team → Notion
• Open-source apps on every desktop and phone → Joplin
• Notes on what you read and learn, connected and brought back → Linko

Many people split the jobs: an archive or workspace for files and projects, and Linko for what they learn.

Linko: free for your first notes and resources, and Pro when you want more. See pricing.

FAQ

Can I import my Evernote notes into Linko?

Not today. Keep your .enex export; Obsidian, Notion and Joplin can each bring it in. In Linko, start with the next article or video you want to keep.

How do I export my notes from Evernote?

Use the Evernote desktop app and export each notebook as an ENEX file. Evernote's guide says export from the mobile app is limited.

Will I lose anything when I move?

It depends on where you go. Obsidian's guide says tag hierarchy and notebook stacks don't come across, and Joplin's says very complex formatting can lose colours and fonts. Check a few notes after the import.

Can I take my notes out of Linko later?

Yes. On the web, Settings → Data exports all your notes and resources as a ZIP of Markdown files. See Privacy and export.

More comparisons: Linko vs Obsidian and Linko compared with other apps.