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Evernote could be your best bet for a note taking app, but check these system requirements, accessibility alternatives, support options, and more before you decide. 

The following are rated on a scale of Excellent, Good, or Poor.

Operating System(s): Excellent

In addition to Evernote Web, which operates in a browser and therefore can be accessed by most computers or devices, Evernote apps are available for Windows Desktop, Windows 8 (Touch), Mac OS X, Android, iOS, Windows Phone, and Blackberry.


Devices Per License: Excellent

Users can sign up free accounts, but group accounts may have user limits. See page 2 of this review for more on available plans.

Security, Document Password Protection, and Encryption: Excellent

For specifics on security, check out this blog post on security upgrades in Evernote, which include two-step verification, access history, and authorized applications.

Crash Recovery, Autosave, or Backup: Excellent 

Notes are saved automatically in Evernote.

Accessibility Options: Poor

Check out these accessibility topics in the Evernote forum for an idea on which issues have frustrated users needing alternative ways of interacting with the software.

Software Update Process: Excellent

While on-device apps may need updating, the cloud-integrated nature of Evernote means users are accessing the latest and greatest version whenever they log in.   

Program or Suite Support: Good

From within the program, Evernote's online Help & Support is available, and an online Evernote Knowledge Base is available, but I was unable to find documentation one can use offline.