The verdict
On the data we hold, Evernote comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our HR ranking, Evernote places 10 and Guru 9 of 27.
Side by side
Plans and pricing
Evernote
- Free50 notes, 1 notebook, 1 GB storage.Free
- Starter1,000 notes, 20 notebooks, 5 GB storage.$14.99/mo
- AdvancedUnlimited notes, notebooks and storage.$24.99/mo
Guru
Pricing not in our catalogue yet.
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Evernote if…
Individuals and small teams who want one place to capture notes, scans, web clippings and voice memos, then find them again years later through search.
Choose Guru if…
Larger organisations, and the HR, support, sales and operations teams in them, that want one governed source of knowledge so staff and AI assistants answer from verified, permission-aware information.
Other options worth a look
ToolBring teams together on an infinite whiteboard to brainstorm, diagram and run workshops in real time.HR
From $8/mo yearlyFree plan
ToolOrganise team communication through channels, direct messages, huddles and file sharing in one place.HR
From €8.25/moFree plan
ToolWrite and edit documents collaboratively in the browser with instant sharing and version history.HR
From €6.80/moFree plan
ToolAutomatically transcribe and summarise meetings across Zoom, Google Meet and Teams with searchable AI chat.HR
From $8.33/mo yearlyFree plan
ToolCentralises standard operating procedures, quizzes and onboarding materials in a searchable knowledge base.HR
From $3/mo yearlyAffiliate link- ToolThe Bloom Growth Operating System: scorecard, meetings, goals and issues on one platform, the software half of the EOS/Traction category.
HR
From $299/mo