Let's be honest about something first: Evernote built the note-taking category. Its web clipper still sets the standard, and if you've spent years building a deeply nested notebook archive, nothing is going to replicate that structure overnight. If your entire workflow lives inside Evernote's hierarchical organization system, that's a real switching cost worth acknowledging.
But Evernote has also spent years raising prices, restricting its free tier, and adding complexity that most people never asked for. The result? Millions of people are actively looking for an exit. TaskLoco isn't trying to be Evernote with a new coat of paint. It's a sticky-note-first productivity app that happens to do everything most Evernote users actually need — notes, tasks, reminders, file attachments, calendar view, and team sharing — without the bloat or the pricing escalation. Two of its three tiers are completely free. Here's the full picture.
What Evernote Actually Does Better (Be Honest)
Any comparison written by one of the two products being compared needs to earn its credibility. So here's where Evernote genuinely pulls ahead.
Notebook hierarchy and tagging depth. Evernote's nested notebooks, stacks, and multi-tag filtering give power users a filing system that can mirror the complexity of a real research library. If you're a journalist, academic, or analyst maintaining thousands of notes across dozens of topics, that depth matters. TaskLoco's wall-based sticky note interface is fast and visual — but it isn't designed to be a deep-archive research tool.
The Evernote Web Clipper. It's been around for over a decade and it's genuinely polished. Full-page clips, article-only clips, simplified formatting, PDFs — and it all lands directly into your notebook structure. TaskLoco's Chrome extension is excellent for one-click page capture, but Evernote's clipper offers more clip format options for heavy researchers.
Where TaskLoco Wins — And It's Not Even Close
Outside of deep archival use cases, TaskLoco outperforms Evernote in almost every dimension that matters for day-to-day productivity.
Two genuinely free tiers. TaskLoco Lite is a native iPhone and Android app — completely anonymous, no sign-in required, no account, no data sent anywhere. It stores up to 20 notes as a JSON file directly on your device. Zero friction, zero surveillance. TaskLoco Lite Plus+ is the web app and Chrome extension: sign in with Google, sync up to 30 notes across all your devices, and capture any webpage in one click. Both are free. No credit card. No expiring trial.
Reminders that actually reach you. Evernote's reminder system has always felt bolted on. TaskLoco Premium reminders are delivered as push notifications directly to your phone and computer — and every reminder deep-links back to the exact note it belongs to. Optional email and SMS channels are available as add-ons. You set a reminder on a note, and when it fires, one tap takes you straight back to that note. That's the whole workflow.
Team sharing that works like email. TaskLoco's team sharing doesn't require permission structures, access levels, or workspace management. You share a note the same way you'd send an email — the recipient gets it, clones it as their own, and works with it independently. No admin overhead. No seat-tier negotiations.
10GB file attachments built in. Premium includes 10GB of file storage out of the box, with add-on tiers up to 1TB if you need more. Attachments live inside the note they belong to. Everything stays connected.
The Chrome Extension: One-Click Capture That Actually Works
One of the main reasons people stay loyal to Evernote is the web clipper. It's woven into how they work. TaskLoco's Chrome extension is the direct answer to that habit — and it's free.
Install the extension, hit the button on any webpage, and the content lands in your TaskLoco wall instantly. No formatting decisions. No clip-type selection menus. One click. If you're in Lite Plus+ or Premium, that captured note syncs to your other devices automatically. If you upgrade to Premium, you can attach files to it, set a push notification reminder on it, add it to your calendar view, and share it with a teammate.
The extension works on any Chromium-based browser — Chrome, Edge, Brave, Arc. It doesn't require a paid account. It's available free to Lite Plus+ users from day one.
File Attachments, Calendar View, and Everything Premium Unlocks
If you're using Evernote as a paid tool, it's worth understanding exactly what TaskLoco Premium gives you — because the feature list is longer than most people expect from a sticky-note app.
Premium includes unlimited notes, unlimited tasks, and unlimited calendar events. The calendar view lets you see your entire workload by date — not just a list of reminders, but a full visual layout of everything due, scheduled, or flagged. Reminders fire as push notifications to your phone and computer, with optional email and SMS channels available. Every reminder deep-links to the note it belongs to.
File attachments are built in — 10GB of storage is included with every Premium subscription, and you can stack additional storage in tiers: 10GB, 50GB, 200GB, and 1TB, stackable up to 100x if your needs grow. Attachments live inside the note they're associated with, so context never gets lost.
Team sharing works for any group size. Each team member needs their own Premium subscription — there's no one-price-covers-everyone arrangement, but every individual account includes the full feature set. Shared notes work like email: you send it, they receive it, clone it, and own their copy. No permissions to configure. No workspace to manage.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Evernote |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier availability | Two free tiers: Lite (20 notes, no sign-in, native app) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced, web + Chrome extension) FREE | Limited free tier with significant restrictions |
| Anonymous use (no account) | Yes — TaskLoco Lite requires zero sign-in, zero account, completely anonymous FREE | No — account required for all tiers |
| Native iPhone & Android app | Yes — TaskLoco Lite is native (iOS + Android), free, anonymous, 20 notes on-device FREE | Yes — native apps available |
| Cross-device sync | Lite Plus+ and Premium sync across all devices via web app | Available on paid plans |
| Chrome extension (webpage capture) | Free Chrome extension — one-click page capture for Lite Plus+ and Premium FREE | Web clipper available — multiple clip format options |
| Web clipper format options | One-click capture — fast, no format decisions required | Multiple clip formats (full page, article, simplified, PDF) — more control for researchers |
| Notebook / organizational hierarchy | Wall-based sticky note layout — visual and fast, not a deep-archive filing system | Deep notebook stacks, nested hierarchy, multi-tag filtering — best-in-class for archiving |
| Reminders with push notifications | Premium — push notifications to phone and computer, deep-links back to the note; optional email and SMS | Reminders available on paid plans |
| File attachments | Premium — 10GB included; add-on tiers up to 1TB, stackable to 100x | File attachments available on paid plans with storage limits |
| Calendar view | Premium — full calendar view of notes, tasks, and events | Limited calendar/scheduling features |
| 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. | Shared notebooks available on paid plans |
| Unlimited notes | Premium only — Lite: 20 notes max, Lite Plus+: 30 notes max | Unlimited notes on paid plans; restricted on free |
| Full-text search | Premium — full-text search across all notes and attachments | Strong full-text search including inside PDFs and images on paid plans |
| Natural language input | Not available | Not a core feature |
| API / third-party integrations | Limited integrations | More extensive third-party integrations available |
| Charter pricing lock | 50% off forever for first 500 subscribers — CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout | No equivalent lifetime discount offer |
| 7-day free trial (Premium) | Yes — no charge until day 8, cancel anytime | Trial options vary by plan |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You want a free note app with zero sign-in required — TaskLoco Lite is completely anonymous
- You need cross-device sync for free and don't want to hand over a credit card
- You want reminders that fire as push notifications and deep-link back to the exact note
- You need file attachments, calendar view, and team sharing in one clean subscription per person
- You're done with pricing escalation and want to lock in 50% off Premium forever before the charter spots are gone
- Your team needs to share notes without configuring permissions or managing a shared workspace
Use Evernote if…
- You've built a massive, deeply nested notebook archive over years and the switching cost is genuinely too high
- You need advanced web clipper formats — full page, article-only, simplified, PDF — for heavy research workflows
- You rely on Evernote's extensive third-party integrations that TaskLoco doesn't yet match
- You need OCR search inside scanned documents and images, which is a core part of your workflow
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
Is TaskLoco actually free, or is the free tier just a gimmick?
TaskLoco has two genuinely free tiers. TaskLoco Lite is a native iPhone and Android app that requires zero sign-in — completely anonymous, stores up to 20 notes as a file on your device. TaskLoco Lite Plus+ is the web app plus Chrome extension: sign in with Google, sync up to 30 notes across all your devices, capture webpages with one click. Both are permanently free, no credit card required. The only things behind the paid wall are reminders, file attachments, calendar view, unlimited notes, and team sharing.
Does TaskLoco have a Chrome extension like Evernote's web clipper?
Yes. The TaskLoco Chrome extension is free and available to both Lite Plus+ and Premium users. It captures any webpage in one click and sends it straight to your TaskLoco wall. It works on any Chromium-based browser — Chrome, Edge, Brave, Arc. Evernote's clipper offers more clip format options for power researchers, but TaskLoco's extension is faster for everyday capture.
Can I use TaskLoco on my phone?
TaskLoco Lite is a native app available in the App Store and Google Play — no sign-in, no account, stores up to 20 notes directly on your device. TaskLoco Lite Plus+ and Premium are the web app experience, which runs on your phone through the browser and syncs across all your devices. The full-featured experience — reminders, attachments, calendar, team sharing — is the web app, not the native app.
How do TaskLoco reminders work?
TaskLoco Premium reminders are delivered as push notifications to your phone and computer. The key feature: every reminder deep-links directly back to the note it belongs to, so you're never hunting for context when the alert fires. Optional email notifications are available at no extra cost. SMS notifications are an optional add-on with a free monthly quota included.
How does team sharing work in TaskLoco?
TaskLoco's team sharing works like sending an email. You share a note, the recipient receives it, clones it as their own copy, and works with it from there. No permissions to configure, no access levels to manage, no workspace admin required. Every team member needs their own Premium subscription — there's no single account that covers a whole group — but every individual subscription includes the full feature set including team sharing.
What is the TaskLoco charter offer and how does it work?
$9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
What does TaskLoco Premium include that the free tiers don't?
Premium unlocks: unlimited notes, tasks, and calendar events; reminders delivered as push notifications (with optional email and SMS); 10GB file storage with add-on tiers up to 1TB; calendar view; and full team sharing. Lite is capped at 20 notes with no sync, no reminders, and no attachments. Lite Plus+ is capped at 30 notes with sync but still no reminders, no attachments, and no sharing. Everything beyond that lives in Premium.
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