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Evernote Price Hikes & Price History (2026)
Updated June 4, 2026 · Researched & fact-checked by Shaheer
After Bending Spoons acquired Evernote, it raised prices for the first time in nearly seven years, effective May 1, 2023. The Personal plan jumped from $7.99 to $14.99/month ($129.99/year) and Professional from $9.99 to $17.99/month ($169.99/year) — roughly an 80% increase on both monthly plans.
At a glance
- Current price
- $14.99 (Personal (monthly))
- Last increase
- May 1, 2023 (+87.6%)
- Total change tracked
- +87.6%
- Tracked increases
- 2
Key takeaways
- Evernote raised prices on May 1, 2023 — its first increase in nearly seven years — after Bending Spoons took over.
- Personal went from $7.99 to $14.99/month and Professional from $9.99 to $17.99/month, roughly +80% on each.
- Annual prices became $129.99 (Personal) and $169.99 (Professional); the free plan was later cut to 50 notes.
Evernote price increase history
| Date | Plan | Region | Old → New | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2023 | Personal (monthly) | US | $7.99 → $14.99 | +87.6% | Source |
| May 1, 2023 | Professional (monthly) | US | $9.99 → $17.99 | +80.1% | Source |
What Evernote costs right now
- Personal (monthly): $14.99 (US)
- Professional (monthly): $17.99 (US)
Why Evernote got so much more expensive
When Bending Spoons acquired Evernote, one of its first moves was a steep price increase, effective May 1, 2023. The Personal plan nearly doubled from $7.99 to $14.99/month and Professional from $9.99 to $17.99 — Evernote’s first pricing change in almost seven years, and a far bigger jump than the usual annual nudge.
The increase came as Bending Spoons restructured the company, cut staff and squeezed the free tier (eventually down to 50 notes and one notebook). For long-time users who had relied on Evernote cheaply for years, an ~80% rise plus tighter free limits was a jarring combination, and it drove a wave of migrations to rivals.
A near-doubling at renewal is the kind of change subscribers feel sharply but often only notice after the fact. Keeping a record of what you pay — and what you paid last year — turns a surprise renewal into an expected one, and makes it obvious when a tool is no longer worth its new price.
Frequently asked questions
Did Evernote raise its prices?
Yes. Effective May 1, 2023, Evernote raised Personal from $7.99 to $14.99/month ($129.99/year) and Professional from $9.99 to $17.99/month ($169.99/year) — its first increase in nearly seven years, under new owner Bending Spoons.
How much does Evernote cost now?
As of 2026, Evernote Personal is about $14.99/month ($129.99/year) and Professional about $17.99/month ($169.99/year) in the US. The free plan is limited to a small number of notes.
Why did Evernote get more expensive?
New owner Bending Spoons raised prices ~80% in 2023 and tightened the free tier as it restructured the company, citing investment in the app’s future after years of flat pricing.