Can I vibecode Evernote?
KINDA · weekend projectA personal notes app with OCR/search/import is reachable, but the hard parts are migration, sync reliability, clipper UX, OCR quality, and years of user data.
Build me a personal capture-and-notes app to replace Evernote. Requirements: - A local web app: Node + Express + better-sqlite3, server-rendered pages, binds to localhost. - Notes are Markdown stored in SQLite with tags, edited in a textarea with live preview via marked. - Attachments: drag a file or image onto a note, stored in ./data/files/ and linked from the note. On upload, run tesseract.js OCR over images and PDF pages and store the extracted text so scans and receipts are searchable. - Full-text search across notes plus OCR text with SQLite FTS5, search box in the header, tag filters beside it. - Capture via bookmarklet: POSTs the current page's title, URL, and selected text into a new note. A bookmarklet, not an extension. - An import script for Evernote .enex exports: notes, tags, and attachments, so my old data actually moves in. - Weekly export of everything to a folder of .md files plus attachments, so nothing is ever trapped in the app. - No accounts, no telemetry, all data on my machine. - Out of scope: mobile apps, cross-device sync, a real browser extension. - README: setup steps and where the data lives on disk.
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They pay because all old notes, attachments, scans, and clipped pages are already there.
xweb clipper quality
xmobile apps
xOCR/search maturity
xsync
ximport/export edge cases
xlong-term reliability
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Evernote pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| free | $0/user | $0/user | 50 notes; 1 notebook; 5 spaces; 20 tags; 1 device; 1 GB storage; 200 attachments; 1 calendar; 250 MB uploads/month; 200 MB max note/attachment |
| starter | $14.99/user | $8.25/user | 1,000 notes; 20 notebooks; 1,000 attachments; 10 spaces; 100 tags; 3 devices; 5 GB storage; 5 calendars |
| advanced | $24.99/user | $20.83/user | Unlimited notes, notebooks, devices, attachments and storage under safeguards; 12,000 spaces; 100,000 tags; 5 calendars |
| enterprise | custom | — | Custom organization controls and support; 500 GB shared monthly upload allowance; monthly or annual contract |
free tier50 notes, 1 notebook, 5 spaces, 20 tags, 1 device, 1 GB storage, 200 attachments, 1 calendar, 250 MB uploads/month and 200 MB max note/attachment
billingStarter/Advanced monthly + annual; Enterprise monthly or annual quote; third-party app-store prices may differ
hidden costsAdvanced's 'unlimited' limits retain anti-abuse safeguards. Apple/Google prices may differ from direct billing. Exceeding Starter caps can force content reduction or an upgrade.
verified 2026-08-13 · source ↗
Can I vibecode Evernote?
Kinda. The core of Evernote is buildable in a weekend with the prompt on this page, but there are real gaps: web clipper quality, mobile apps. Read the honest list above before committing.
How much does Evernote cost?
Evernote costs about $14.99/month (Starter, checked 2026-07-30), which is $179.88 per year.
What do I lose by replacing Evernote?
Honestly: web clipper quality; mobile apps; OCR/search maturity; sync; import/export edge cases; long-term reliability. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Evernote?
Yes: Joplin (Evernote after removing the rent, the lock-in and some polish.) SiYuan (Capture, search, tasks and databases; free sync means bringing your own server.) Notesnook (Evernote with the server blindfolded and the free tier still usable.) All 3 curated free alternatives are at canivibecodeit.com/evernote/alternatives. The prompt is for when you want it exactly your way.