Let's be honest about something Evernote does well: if you've spent years clipping articles, building research notebooks, and organizing PDFs into nested stacks, Evernote's organizational depth is real. The rich text editor, its legacy web clipper, and the sheer flexibility of its notebook hierarchy are things power users genuinely rely on. That's not marketing spin — that's a product that's been refined for over a decade.
But here's the problem. Evernote's free plan has been quietly throttled over the years to the point where it barely qualifies as a free tier — one device, limited monthly uploads, no on mobile, and a note count cap that feels more like a pressure campaign than a generous trial. If you're searching for an Evernote alternative with a genuinely free plan, you're not being unreasonable. You're just done paying for promises. TaskLoco was built differently: two real free tiers before you ever see a paywall, and a Premium plan that earns the upgrade rather than demanding it.
Two Free Tiers That Are Actually Free
Most apps that advertise a free plan are really advertising a trial. One device, one notebook, one month before the upgrade modal appears daily. TaskLoco doesn't do that.
TaskLoco Lite is a native iPhone and Android app — completely anonymous, no account, no sign-in required. It stores up to 20 notes in a JSON file directly on your device. Nobody has your data because nobody has your account. It's purely a local tool, and it's completely free. If you just need a quick-capture sticky note experience that doesn't require handing over an email address, Lite is it.
TaskLoco Lite Plus+ is the web app and Chrome extension, also free. Sign in with Google, get up to 30 notes, and they sync across every device you use. The Chrome extension lets you capture any webpage in one click — a genuine web clipper that works right now, no subscription required. Lite Plus+ requires an internet connection but gives you real cross-device continuity without spending a cent.
The honest limitation: Lite and Lite Plus+ don't include reminders, file attachments, team sharing, or unlimited notes. Those are Premium features. But the free tiers are designed to be genuinely useful — not artificially hobbled to force an upgrade.
The Chrome Extension — Capture Any Page in One Click
Evernote built its reputation on a web clipper, and it's genuinely good. Full-page clips, article mode, annotated screenshots — if you're building a research archive, Evernote's clipper has years of polish behind it.
TaskLoco's Chrome extension takes a different approach: speed over depth. One click, and the page you're on becomes a note. It's available for free with Lite Plus+ — no Premium subscription required. If your primary clipping use case is 'save this for later' rather than 'annotate and file into a nested research archive,' TaskLoco's extension covers the job without adding any friction.
For Premium users, captured notes can have file attachments added immediately, reminders set as push notifications that deep-link you straight back to the original note, and they sync in real time across your entire workspace. The extension is a capture tool that feeds directly into a full productivity system — not a silo.
What Premium Actually Gets You
If the free tiers get you hooked, Premium is where TaskLoco becomes a full system. The jump isn't about unlocking a handicapped app — it's about gaining features that simply require infrastructure: cloud storage, push notifications, and live team collaboration.
Reminders are delivered as push notifications to your phone and computer — not just an email you'll forget to read. They deep-link directly back to the original note, so when the reminder fires, you're one tap from context. Optional email notifications are available too, and SMS is an optional add-on. Every reminder route returns you to the note itself.
File attachments come with 10GB of storage included. Every Premium account. Not a shared pool — 10GB per person. Additional storage is available in tiers: 10GB, 50GB, 200GB, and 1TB, stackable up to 100x for users who need serious document storage alongside their notes.
Team sharing works the way sharing should: share a note and the recipient can clone it and make it their own — no permissions matrix, no access level negotiation, no admin console required. It works the way email works, which means your team can actually use it without a 45-minute onboarding session.
The calendar view and unlimited notes and tasks round out a workspace that covers daily planning, project tracking, and long-form note-taking without requiring you to juggle three different apps.
Where Evernote Still Wins — and Where That Stops Mattering
This comparison is only useful if it's honest, so here it is: Evernote's rich text editor is more powerful than TaskLoco's sticky-note format. If you're writing long-form documents with embedded tables, multi-level checklists, code blocks, and inline images, Evernote's editor gives you more formatting control. Its notebook stacking and tag system also supports very deep archival organization that TaskLoco's note wall doesn't replicate.
If your workflow is primarily document creation and long-term research archiving, Evernote's editor depth is a real advantage.
But for most people searching for an Evernote alternative, the frustration isn't with the editor — it's with the pricing pressure on the free plan and the feature bloat that's crept in over the years. TaskLoco's sticky-note model is deliberately simpler. Notes are fast to create, fast to find with full-text search, and built around the idea that capture should take seconds, not decisions.
The honest frame: if you're a researcher building a permanent archive of thousands of annotated documents, Evernote's organizational depth might still be the right tool. If you want a free plan that respects you, reminders that actually interrupt you on your phone, team sharing that works without an IT department, and a Premium tier that's a flat per-person price with no seat minimums or enterprise tiers — TaskLoco is the cleaner answer.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Evernote |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan availability | Two genuine free tiers — Lite (no sign-in, 20 notes) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced) FREE | Free tier exists but is heavily restricted — single device, limited uploads |
| Sign-in required | Lite requires no account at all — completely anonymous FREE | Account required for all tiers |
| Free note limit | Lite Plus+: 30 notes synced across devices; Lite: 20 notes on-device FREE | Limited on the free plan |
| Web clipper / Chrome extension | One-click capture, free with Lite Plus+ and Premium FREE | Polished full-page clipper with annotation — a genuine strength |
| Rich text document editing | Sticky note format — fast and simple, not a full document editor | Deep rich text editor with tables, code blocks, embedded images |
| Cross-device sync (free) | Lite Plus+ syncs across all devices for free FREE | Free tier limited to one device |
| Reminders | Premium: push notifications to phone and computer, deep-links back to the note; optional email and SMS | Available on paid plans |
| File attachments | Premium: 10GB per person included; stackable add-on tiers up to 1TB | Available on paid plans with upload limits depending on tier |
| Unlimited notes | Premium only — unlimited notes, tasks, and calendar events | Unlimited notes on paid plans |
| Calendar view | Premium: full calendar view for notes and tasks | Not a core feature |
| Team sharing | Yes — included with Premium. Each team member requires a separate subscription — currently $9.99/month per person, but TaskLoco is offering a Charter Member special: 50% off for life, currently $4.99/month per person for the first 500 subscribers with code CHARTER50. | Notebook sharing available on paid plans |
| Native mobile app (App Store / Play Store) | TaskLoco Lite is the native app — anonymous, no sign-in, 20 notes on-device | Full-featured native app on iOS and Android |
| Full-text search | Premium: full-text search across all notes and attachments | Strong search including handwriting recognition on paid plans |
| Nested notebook / tag organization | Note wall with search and tagging — no nested stacks | Deep notebook stacking and tag system — a genuine strength for archivists |
| Push notification reminders | Premium: reminders delivered as push notifications to phone and computer | Reminder notifications available on paid plans |
| Per-person pricing model | Flat per-person Premium subscription — no seat tiers, no enterprise gates | Tiered plans with increasing restrictions at lower tiers |
| 7-day free trial (Premium) | 7-day free trial — no charge until day 8, cancel anytime | Trial availability varies by plan |
Who Should Use Each
Use the TaskLoco if…
- You want a genuinely free plan — not a crippled single-device trial — before you commit to anything
- You need cross-device sync for free, without handing over a credit card
- Your workflow is fast capture, quick search, and action — not long-form document archiving
- You want reminders that fire as push notifications and take you straight back to the note
- You need team sharing that works without permissions setup or an admin console
- You want file attachments and a calendar view in one per-person subscription with no enterprise tier required
- You're done with apps that throttle free users to pressure an upgrade
Use Evernote if…
- You're building a permanent research archive with thousands of annotated, deeply organized documents
- You need a rich text editor with tables, code blocks, and advanced inline formatting
- Your workflow centers on nested notebook hierarchies and cross-referenced tag systems
- You need a full-featured native mobile app with the same capabilities as the desktop
TaskLoco Premium is regularly $9.99/month per person. Right now, charter members can lock in 50% off the regular price — forever. That means $4.99/month per person today. And if our price ever goes up, you still pay half. Always.
Code CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout. First 500 spots only — once they're gone, this offer is gone permanently. Act fast while spots last.
Every Premium subscription includes unlimited notes, 10GB file storage, reminders, calendar, and team sharing. Each team member requires a separate subscription. 7-day free trial — no charge until day 8. Cancel anytime.
Free Options: TaskLoco vs Evernote
TaskLoco Lite
- Native iPhone & Android app
- Completely anonymous — no sign-in
- Data stays on your device
- Up to 20 notes
- Free forever
TaskLoco Lite Plus+
- Web app + Chrome extension
- Sign in with Google
- Wall syncs across all devices
- Up to 30 notes
- Free forever
Lock In 50% Off — Forever
7-day free trial. No charge until day 8. CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does TaskLoco have a genuinely free plan — not just a trial?
Yes — two of them. TaskLoco Lite is a native iPhone and Android app, completely anonymous, no account, no sign-in, 20 notes stored on your device. TaskLoco Lite Plus+ is the web app and Chrome extension: free, sign in with Google, 30 notes, synced across all your devices. Neither requires a credit card. Neither is time-limited. They're real free tiers, not trials.
What do I lose by staying on the free plan instead of going Premium?
The free tiers are genuinely useful but don't include reminders, file attachments, unlimited notes, calendar view, or team sharing. Those are Premium features. If you need to set a push notification reminder that deep-links back to a specific note, attach files, or share notes with teammates, that's when Premium earns its keep. $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
Is TaskLoco's Chrome extension free?
Yes. The Chrome extension is available for free with TaskLoco Lite Plus+ and Premium. It lets you capture any webpage into a TaskLoco note in one click. No subscription required to use it.
How does TaskLoco team sharing work?
Team sharing is a Premium feature. When you share a note, the recipient receives it the way you'd receive an email — they can clone it and make it their own. There's no permissions matrix to configure, no access levels to set, no admin console. It works the way sharing should work. Each team member who wants to share or receive shared notes needs their own Premium subscription.
How are TaskLoco reminders delivered?
Reminders are delivered as push notifications — to your phone and your computer. The push notification deep-links directly back to the original note, so one tap puts you in context. Optional email notifications are available, and SMS is an optional add-on. Push notifications are the core delivery method.
Does each person on my team need their own subscription?
Yes. Each team member requires their own separate TaskLoco Premium subscription. There is no single license that covers an entire team. Every person gets their own 10GB file storage, unlimited notes, reminders, and access to team sharing features. $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
What are the real reasons to stick with Evernote instead of switching?
Evernote's rich text editor supports tables, code blocks, and advanced inline formatting that TaskLoco's sticky-note model doesn't replicate. If you're maintaining a permanent research archive with thousands of annotated documents organized into nested notebook stacks, Evernote's organizational depth is a genuine advantage. TaskLoco is built for fast capture and action, not long-form document archiving. If your primary use case is the latter, Evernote may still be the better fit.
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