

Per CNET:Įvernote, once considered a tech “unicorn” with a valuation of over $1 billion, is on the receiving end of much criticism and scrutiny this week, following the announcement of a price hike and device limitations for free users. Additionally, it began promoting Evernote Business to consumer users.Ĭonsumer and media outcry was immediate, particularly over social channels.

Most notably, the company added a two-device limit to its free-to-use Evernote Basic plan, while increasing subscription prices for its Evernote Plus and Premium plans. Such was the case earlier this year when Evernote, a popular cloud-based note-taking and collaboration tool (instantly recognizable to many by its green elephant logo), announced changes to its free and paid access plans.

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