PageStash vs. Evernote Web Clipper: Features & Pricing Compared
Evernote pioneered web clipping. But in 2025, is it still the best choice for researchers and analysts? Let's compare.
The Quick Verdict
Evernote: Better for general note-taking with occasional web clipping PageStash: Better for serious web research and content archiving
Feature Comparison
Page Capture Quality
Evernote Web Clipper:
- Multiple capture modes (full page, simplified article, bookmark, screenshot)
- Sometimes loses formatting
- Converts to Evernote's format
PageStash:
- Full-page capture preserving exact formatting
- One-click complete archiving
- Stores original HTML and rendered view
Winner: PageStash for accuracy, Evernote for flexibility
Search Capabilities
Evernote:
- Full-text search within notes
- OCR on images (premium)
- Tag and notebook search
- Can be slow with large databases
PageStash:
- Full-text search across all saved pages
- Instant results even with thousands of captures
- Search within specific folders or tags
- Knowledge graph connections
Winner: PageStash for speed and scale
Organization
Evernote:
- Notebooks and tags
- Notebook stacks
- Saved searches
- Can get complex quickly
PageStash:
- Folders and tags
- Flat structure that scales
- Knowledge graphs show connections automatically
- Simpler mental model
Winner: Tie—depends on preference
Knowledge Graphs
Evernote: Not available
PageStash: Automatic visualization of connections between saved pages
Winner: PageStash
Collaboration
Evernote:
- Share notebooks
- Collaborative editing
- Comments and mentions
- Mature team features
PageStash:
- Currently individual-focused
- Export and sharing features
Winner: Evernote for teams
Mobile Experience
Evernote:
- Full-featured mobile apps
- Mobile web clipping
- Decades of polish
PageStash:
- Web-based dashboard (mobile responsive)
- Extension for mobile browsers
- Growing feature set
Winner: Evernote (for now)
Pricing Comparison
Evernote
Free:
- 60MB monthly upload limit
- 2 devices
- Limited features
Personal ($10.83/month annual):
- 10GB monthly upload
- Unlimited devices
- Full features
Professional ($14.17/month annual):
- 20GB monthly upload
- AI features
- Advanced search
PageStash
Free Trial:
- 50 clips included
- 100MB storage
- Full features
Pro ($4/month or $40/year):
- 1,000 clips per month
- 5GB storage
- Full-text search
- Knowledge graphs
- Priority support
Winner: PageStash for price-conscious users
Use Case Scenarios
You Should Choose Evernote If:
- You need comprehensive note-taking beyond web clipping
- Team collaboration is essential
- Mobile app usage is primary
- You're invested in the Evernote ecosystem
You Should Choose PageStash If:
- Web archiving is your primary need
- You save hundreds of pages monthly
- Full-page accuracy matters
- You want knowledge graph visualization
- Budget is a concern
The Migration Question
Moving from Evernote to PageStash:
- Export notes as HTML
- Import to PageStash (coming soon)
- Start fresh and capture new content
Most users who switch simply start fresh—historical data is less valuable than you think.
What Users Say
Evernote Users:
"Great for everything, but web clipping has gotten worse" "Expensive for what I actually use" "Too many features I don't need"
PageStash Users:
"Finally, a tool focused on web archiving" "Search is dramatically faster" "Knowledge graphs revealed connections I missed"
The Bottom Line
Evernote is a Swiss Army knife—good at many things. PageStash is a specialist—exceptional at web content capture and organization.
Choose based on your primary use case:
- General productivity → Evernote
- Web research and archiving → PageStash
- Budget-conscious → PageStash
- Team collaboration → Evernote
Try PageStash Risk-Free
Sign up for your free trial with 50 clips included. No credit card required to start.
See if PageStash's focused approach to web archiving works better for your research workflow.
