Evernote vs Google Colab:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Google Colab had more branded searches than Evernote among notebook platforms worldwide. Google Colab had about 6.1 million branded searches, while Evernote had 246,000. Google Colab made up 84.2% of all notebook platform searches we track, and Evernote accounted for 3.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about notebook platforms, Google Colab appeared in four of the five answers and Evernote in three. Google Colab was mentioned before Evernote in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Google Colab, about 25 searches for every 1 for Evernote
Who does AI mention more?
Google Colab, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Evernote in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Google Colab, named ahead of Evernote in 4 of 5 answers
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Top notebook platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Google Colab was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Evernote was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Google Colab was listed before Evernote in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Google Colab1st
JupyterLab2nd- Microsoft OneNote3rd
Evernote4th
Jupyter5th
Deepnote6th
Hex7th
Observable–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Google Colab4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
JupyterLab4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Evernote3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Jupyter3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Microsoft OneNote2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Deepnote2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hex1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Observable0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about notebook platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which notebook platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best notebook platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best notebook platform for data analysis notebooks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“notebook platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cloud notebook app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Evernote or Google Colab more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Evernote and Google Colab by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight notebook platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Google Colab, Evernote. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Colab | JupyterLab | Evernote | Jupyter | Microsoft OneNote | Observable | Deepnote | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 77.5% | 11.4% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 79.4% | 9.5% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.35% | 0.43% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 79.6% | 9.5% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.35% | 0.29% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 75.9% | 11.1% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.75% | 0.27% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.6% | 9.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.24% | 0.2% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 80.6% | 9.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.29% | 0.24% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 82.2% | 8.2% | 5% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.24% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 79.7% | 9.6% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.29% | 0.24% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 82.4% | 8.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.45% | 0.24% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 81.4% | 9.6% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.29% | 0.2% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 83.7% | 8.2% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.37% | 0.17% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 84.2% | 8.2% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.25% | 0.17% | 0.04% |
How has the Evernote and Google Colab comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Google Colab was ahead of Evernote in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Evernote’s share of searches among notebook platforms worldwide moved from 5.7% to 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 368K to 246K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Colab’s share of searches among notebook platforms worldwide moved from 77.5% to 84.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5M to 6.1M.
How did search popularity change for notebook platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Evernote lost share of searches among notebook platforms worldwide, from 4.1% to 3.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Google Colab worldwide rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 5M to 6.1M in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Evernote’s and Google Colab’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Evernote
1 branded search term
- evernote
Google Colab
1 branded search term
- google colab
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