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OneNote

6.63

Fair

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Free Plan • From $8.59/mo for Office 365 Personal or N/A for free version

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description OneNote Overview

Microsoft OneNote uses a freeform, notebook-section-page hierarchy with a canvas-like interface ideal for mixing typed text, handwriting, images, and audio. It's deeply integrated with Windows and Microsoft 365. Its strength is in unstructured note-taking, research compilation, and lecture notes. It's free for most uses.

It targets students, researchers, and anyone who prefers a spatial, paper-like metaphor. It scores for its flexibility, zero cost for many, and excellent ink support, though it lacks modern database features and backlinking.

help OneNote FAQ

Is OneNote free?

OneNote offers a free version, but some features are available only in the paid versions.

Can I use OneNote on my phone?

Yes, you can use OneNote on your mobile device, but the app's functionality is more limited compared to the desktop version.

How does OneNote compare to Evernote?

Both are great for note-taking, but OneNote integrates better with Microsoft products and offers rich media capabilities, while Evernote has a broader range of features like task management.

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