OneNote - Top Competitors (Jun 2022)

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Jun 24, 2022

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OneNote vs. Alternatives in 2023

OneNote is a note-taking and collaboration software, and its top alternatives in these categories include Notion, Notejoy, Milanote, and Zoho Notebook. Based on the criteria listed below, OneNote is compared to its top alternatives below:

• 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.