Beyond the notes subscription
An Evernote alternative built for documents you want to keep.
Import your ENEX archive, preserve attachments, and turn a long-lived notes account into a private, searchable document system.
| Capability | DocManFu | Typical cloud note service |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purposeWhat the product is optimized for | Personal document archive | General notes and collaboration |
| Storage locationWhere original documents live | ✓ Your hardware or server | Vendor cloud |
| Evernote migrationBring existing notes and attachments | ✓ ENEX import with attachments | Not applicable |
| Scanned PDF searchOCR for image-only documents | ✓ Included locally | Varies by plan |
| AI provider choiceDecide who processes document text | ✓ OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, or none | Vendor selected |
| Bill trackingAmount, due date, and paid status | ✓ Built in | Manual notes |
| Automated scanner folderUpload new files from a watched directory | ✓ Companion CLI | Limited |
| SubscriptionOngoing software fee | ✓ None | Usually required |
| Source codeInspect, modify, and preserve the software | ✓ MIT licensed | Proprietary |
A migration path, not a cliff
Import your Evernote archive.
Export notebooks from Evernote as ENEX files, then upload them from DocManFu’s admin import screen. Imports run in the background and preserve note titles, dates, tags, content, and supported attachments.
- 1Export one or more notebooks as ENEX
- 2Upload the ENEX file in DocManFu
- 3Review imported documents and processing jobs
- 4Keep your export as an independent backup
DocManFuImported and searchableTitles · tags · dates · attachmentsMigration questions
Before you cancel anything.
Does DocManFu replace every Evernote feature?
No. It is purpose-built for personal document storage rather than general note-taking, tasks, team collaboration, or web clipping. If your primary use is archiving PDFs, scans, statements, and records, that focus is an advantage.
Should I keep the ENEX export?
Yes. Preserve the original export as a backup until you have verified important notes and attachments in DocManFu. Caution is inexpensive; regret has premium pricing.
Can I run AI locally?
Yes. Configure Ollama to keep compatible AI analysis local, or disable AI entirely. OCR and search still work.
Your documents. Your rules.
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