OneNote Review - why 4.5 stars?

• OneNote is easy to use and flexible
• The platform has a web clipper feature that allows users to save notes/files directly from the internet
• OneNote saves writings and files to the cloud automatically

• OneNote does not have a comprehensive project management feature set like its top alternatives
• The platform does not have a whiteboard feature like some of its top alternatives

• Cloud/On-premise: OneNote is a cloud-based software with a desktop-based option. In comparison, Notion and all the top alternatives of OneNote are fully cloud-based project management solutions.
• Cost: OneNote pricing starts at $6/user/month, based on Microsoft 365 pricing. A 30-day free trial is available for new users. In comparison, Zoho Notebook is a free forever offering. Notion pricing starts at $4 per month for one person, Notejoy pricing starts at $4 per month for one person, and Milanote pricing starts at $9.99 per user per month. They all have free trial offers and also have free forever plans.
• Customers/Industries: OneNote serves individuals, families, and businesses across different industries, including education, healthcare, information technology, engineering, etc. In comparison, Milanote serves creative teams in manufacturing, fashion, retail, etc. Notejoy and other top alternatives of OneNote target teams and individuals across several industries just like their mutual competitor.
• Functionality: OneNote has features common to project management solutions, such as task organization, media mixing, and notebook sharing. Compared to its top alternatives, OneNote does not have a board creation feature and whiteboarding like Milanote and a more comprehensive collaborative workspace like Notion.
• Popularity: OneNote is a top note-taking and collaboration tool distributed by Microsoft under its 365 product offering. In comparison, creative professionals from top brands like Netflix, Uber, and Nike use Milanote, over 80,000 professionals love Notejoy globally, and top brands like Figma and Adobe use Notion.
• Scalability: OneNote is a highly scalable note-taking tool for personal use, small businesses, midsize & large-scale operations, etc. In comparison, all the top alternatives of OneNote are highly scalable project management note-taking software.
• Support: Clients and users that use the OneNote platform can access support via a knowledge base, a community forum, and an email channel. Compared to its top alternatives, OneNote does not have an FAQ section like most of its top alternatives and a live chat support channel like Notion.

• Microsoft 365 Business has four plans: Basic, Apps for Business, Standard, and Premium.
• Basic pricing is $6/user/month and covers 1TB of cloud storage.
• Apps for Business pricing starts at $8.25/user/month and has PC-only apps like Microsoft Access and Publisher.
• Standard pricing starts at $12.50/user/month and has all features of Basic plus customer appointment management and attendee registration.
• Premium pricing starts at $22/user/month and has all Standard features plus cyber threat protection and advanced security.

What is the REAL total cost of implementation? on top of the total cost of licenses which is easy to calculate you need to add the cost of training, customization, data migration, and other "hidden cost". ITQlick pricing score is 2.6 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). You can fine here the REAL total cost breakdown for OneNote. You can also find here pricing information from OneNote's website.