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Evernote New Pricing Structure User Reactions and Migration Guidance

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Evernote New Pricing Structure: User Reactions and Migration Guidance

Clip title: Reactions To The Price Increase - Plus, How To Remove Files from Evernote Author / channel: Dave Edwards URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D04Z5s16QnE

Summary

This video, presented by certified Evernote expert Dave Edwards, addresses the widespread concern among Evernote users regarding its new tiered pricing structure and offers advice for those considering migrating their data. Edwards, who is not affiliated with Evernote, provides an unbiased perspective on the recent changes and offers practical guidance for users evaluating their options.

The core of the issue revolves around Evernote’s newly introduced “Starter” and “Advanced” plans. The Starter plan, priced at 99/year), is described as basic, with limitations on notes, notebooks, spaces, attachments, and devices, notably lacking access to new AI features. The Advanced plan, at 249.99/year), offers unlimited capabilities and includes the AI features. Edwards highlights that many power users, and even casual users who appreciate the new AI functionalities, will likely find the Starter plan insufficient and feel compelled to upgrade to the significantly more expensive Advanced tier.

Edwards categorizes user feedback into four groups: casual users who like AI but can’t justify the cost; power users who face price concerns, including retirees; “mad” users frustrated by successive price hikes since Bending Spoons acquired Evernote; and a hypothetical group who value the app and its new features and are accepting of the increased price. For those contemplating a move, Edwards stresses key considerations: the potential cost of a new app, whether it offers comparable features and ease of use, and the “juice being worth the squeeze” regarding the effort of migration. He shares his personal experience of attempting to use Obsidian as an alternative, finding its learning curve too high, which led to less actual work and more setup time.

For users who decide to leave, Edwards provides detailed instructions on how to export data from Evernote without hassle. He clarifies that while exporting individual notes has a 100-note limit, the trick is to export entire notebooks, which circumvents this restriction. Users should select the ENEX (Evernote’s proprietary format) option, as many other productivity apps are capable of importing these files, along with various note attributes like creation date, tags, and source URLs. He advises testing a new app with a small set of notes for a few months before committing to a full migration, and to consider the new app’s long-term viability and ease of data export.

Ultimately, Dave Edwards concludes that for his own workflow, Evernote’s features, ease of use, and robust system justify the continued investment, and he plans to remain an Evernote user. He encourages viewers to carefully weigh their individual needs, budget, and the potential effort of switching before making a decision. He also invites viewers to share their thoughts and experiences and offers one-on-one coaching to help users optimize their Evernote setup for maximum productivity.

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