I am an avid note-taker, whether it’s jotting down product observations, organizing data, or setting reminders. For years, my go-to app was Evernote. However, my experience with Evernote has soured over time, leading me to switch to Notion, which I find to be a superior alternative.
A Decline in Performance
My frustrations with Evernote began when I noticed a decline in its performance earlier this year. Every time I opened the app, I faced slow loading times, intrusive upgrade ads, and functionality issues, such as notes not opening. These issues persisted and became increasingly frustrating, prompting me to seek a better solution.
![Evernote asking for a user to upgrade.](https://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/evernote-upgrade.jpg?fit=720%2C558&p=1)
The replacement
![The Notion web app on Windows.](https://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/notion-web-app.jpg?fit=720%2C362&p=1)
After switching to Notion, I found it to be a superior note-taking app that offers speed, reliability, and advanced features like AI-powered search. Notion’s seamless experience and diverse functionalities make it a compelling alternative to Evernote.
![An AI chat note in Notion.](https://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/notion-ai-chat.jpg?fit=720%2C618&p=1)
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