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# Evernote vs Microsoft OneNote Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Evernote** [

4.4/5(2,044)

](https://www.g2.com/products/evernote/reviews#reviews)

**Microsoft OneNote** [

4.5/5(1,873)

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Evernote**
Free Trial

**Free** · Evernote Basic

**Microsoft OneNote**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Evernote**
1 monthFaster

Based on 75 responses

**Microsoft OneNote**
2 months

Based on 44 responses

Return on Investment

**Evernote**
9 months

Based on 52 responses

**Microsoft OneNote**
9 months

Based on 33 responses

Perceived Cost

**Evernote**
$$$$$

**Microsoft OneNote**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Evernote**
7%

**Microsoft OneNote**
14%7% more

Pros & Cons

**Evernote**
[
Ease of Use (11)
](https://www.g2.com/products/evernote/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1264025&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Note-taking (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/evernote/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1264486&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Tool Limitations (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/evernote/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1264675&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Connectivity Issues (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/evernote/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1264186&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Microsoft OneNote**
[
Note-taking (10)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1186988&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Organization (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1187263&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Connectivity Issues (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1187001&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Note-Taking Issues (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2361448&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Evernote**
[

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Hi Slider

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Missive

](https://www.g2.com/products/missive/reviews)[
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**Microsoft OneNote**
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Microsoft Excel

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Outlook

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Microsoft Teams

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-teams/reviews)[

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Microsoft Word

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-word/reviews)[
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Screenshots

**Evernote**
No screenshot available

**Microsoft OneNote**
 ![Microsoft OneNote screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/22517/uploads_2Fb516d455-a86f-46c9-955b-7c0ce209fb4a_2Fscreen800x500__282_29.jpeg)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Evernote**

8.8

8.81,864

**Microsoft OneNote**

9.0

9.01,624

Ease of Use

**Evernote**

8.9

8.91,875

**Microsoft OneNote**

8.9

8.91,635

Ease of Setup

**Evernote**

9.1

9.1239

**Microsoft OneNote**

9.0

9.0176

Ease of Admin

**Evernote**

8.9

8.9201

**Microsoft OneNote**

8.9

8.9133

Quality of Support

**Evernote**

8.5

8.51,164

**Microsoft OneNote**

8.6

8.61,072

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Evernote**

8.7

8.7172

**Microsoft OneNote**

8.9

8.9115

Product Direction (% positive)

**Evernote**

7.8

7.81,859

**Microsoft OneNote**

8.3

8.31,600

Features

Note-Taking Software[Hide 34 FeaturesShow 34 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

13

8.5

22

Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software

Autonomous Task Execution

8.3

6

8.5(won by 0.2)

18

Additional Functionality

Search/Filter

9.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Classification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Wiki

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar/Reminder System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Notes Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Sync

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Device Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Scan

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Annotations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Handwriting Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Artificial Intelligence[Hide 37 FeaturesShow 37 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Speech Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

For eCommerce

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Sales Teams/Organizations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Note-Taking Software[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software

Action Item extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Summary Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software

Speech-to-text Transcription

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software

Team-based Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software

Multi-Language and Accent Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software

Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software

Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software

Semantic Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software

Speaker Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Evernote](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1543878802/evernote.svg "Evernote")](https://www.g2.com/products/evernote/reviews)

Evernote

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

47.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

28.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

24.5%

[![Microsoft OneNote](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565626/microsoft-onenote.svg "Microsoft OneNote")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews)

Microsoft OneNote

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

26.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

29.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

43.6%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

47.3%

26.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

28.2%

29.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

24.5%

43.6%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Evernote](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1543878802/evernote.svg "Evernote")](https://www.g2.com/products/evernote/reviews)
Evernote

Computer Software

10.0%

Information Technology and Services

10.0%

Marketing and Advertising

9.1%

Internet

5.3%

Higher Education

4.9%

Other

60.8%

[![Microsoft OneNote](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565626/microsoft-onenote.svg "Microsoft OneNote")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews)
Microsoft OneNote

Information Technology and Services

11.1%

Computer Software

8.3%

Higher Education

5.7%

Education Management

4.9%

Hospital & Health Care

3.7%

Other

66.3%

FAQs

## Evernote vs Microsoft OneNote FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Evernote vs Microsoft OneNote?

Microsoft OneNote stands out for its higher G2 rating and stronger reviewer-cited organization, while Evernote is noted for its robust search and tagging features.

| [Evernote](https://www.g2.com/products/evernote/reviews) | [Microsoft OneNote](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.3/5 (2,035 reviews) | 4.5/5 (1,871 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Enterprise |
| 9.1 | 9.0 |
| 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Ease of Use (11 all-time mentions) | Organization (8 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Evernote and Microsoft OneNote compare?

Microsoft OneNote is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its cost compared to Evernote.

- **Evernote:** In recent reviews, many cite frustration with increased pricing and limitations in the free version, noting that advanced features require a paid subscription and that price hikes have impacted perceived value.
- **Microsoft OneNote:** Reviewers consistently highlight that OneNote offers strong value, especially as part of the Microsoft ecosystem, with many appreciating its broad feature set at no additional cost for Microsoft 365 users.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers mention switching from Evernote to OneNote due to dissatisfaction with Evernote's pricing changes and limitations in the free plan.

### What are the best alternatives to Evernote and Microsoft OneNote?

Google Workspace, ClickUp, and Notion are the top three alternatives to Evernote and Microsoft OneNote.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Evernote](https://www.g2.com/products/evernote/reviews) | 4.3/5 (2,035 reviews) | Small-Business | Recent reviews cite frustration with price increases and limited free tier | Ease of Use (11 all-time mentions) |
| [Microsoft OneNote](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1,871 reviews) | Enterprise | Reviewers highlight strong value, especially for Microsoft 365 users | Organization (8 all-time mentions) |
| [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) | 4.6/5 (48,169 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers frequently praise its bundled value and integration with other Google tools | Collaboration and integration across productivity apps |
| [ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) | 4.6/5 (13,720 reviews) | Small-Business | Many reviewers note flexible pricing and a generous free plan | Task management and customization |
| [Notion](https://www.g2.com/products/notion/reviews) | 4.6/5 (13,766 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers highlight a robust free tier and flexible workspace options | All-in-one workspace and flexibility |

### Which Note-Taking Software features should I prioritize when comparing Evernote and Microsoft OneNote?

Buyers should prioritize organization, integrations, pricing satisfaction, search functionality, and collaboration features when comparing Evernote and Microsoft OneNote.

- **Organization:** Evernote (5 all-time mentions), Microsoft OneNote (8 all-time mentions); OneNote is more frequently cited for strong organizational capabilities.
- **Integrations:** Evernote (1 all-time mention), Microsoft OneNote (7 all-time mentions); OneNote is more often praised for integrations, especially with Microsoft tools.
- **Pricing Satisfaction:** Evernote receives frequent recent criticism for price increases and limited free tier, while OneNote is consistently praised for value, especially for Microsoft 365 users.
- **Search Functionality:** Evernote is repeatedly cited for robust search and tagging, including text recognition in images and PDFs; OneNote is also praised for search but with fewer recent mentions.
- **Collaboration Features:** Both products are cited for sharing and collaboration, but OneNote receives more recent praise for real-time collaboration and integration with Microsoft Teams.

### What are the pros and cons of Evernote vs Microsoft OneNote?

Evernote's headline strength is its robust search and tagging, while Microsoft OneNote excels in organization and integration with the Microsoft ecosystem.

- **Evernote strengths:** Ease of Use (11 all-time mentions), powerful search and tagging, cross-device syncing, web clipper, and customization.
- **Evernote trade-offs:** Reviewers cite frustration with price increases, limited free tier, device sync restrictions, occasional slow performance, and perceived feature bloat for simple note-taking (4 all-time mentions for tool limitations, 3 for connectivity issues).
- **Microsoft OneNote strengths:** Organization (8 all-time mentions), strong integration with Microsoft Word (40 all-time mentions) and Outlook (11 all-time mentions), flexible notebook structure, and real-time collaboration.
- **Microsoft OneNote trade-offs:** Reviewers note UI clutter (3 all-time mentions), limited formatting compared to Word, occasional syncing issues, and inconsistent experience across platforms.

### Is Evernote or Microsoft OneNote better for small businesses?

Evernote is a better fit for small businesses, as it is most popular in the Small-Business segment and receives strong small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **Evernote:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight its usefulness for organizing notes, managing projects, and reducing paper usage in small teams.
- **Microsoft OneNote:** Largest segment is Enterprise; small-business reviewers appreciate its integration with Microsoft 365 but note that it is often adopted as part of a broader enterprise suite.

### Which Note-Taking Software platform has better integrations?

Microsoft OneNote is favored by reviewers for integrations, especially within the Microsoft ecosystem.

- **Evernote:** Reviewers mention integration capabilities, including LinkedIn and other third-party platforms, but with only 1 all-time mention for integrations.
- **Microsoft OneNote:** Integrations are cited in 7 all-time reviews, with Microsoft Word (40 all-time mentions) and Microsoft Outlook (11 all-time mentions) most frequently highlighted for seamless workflow within the Microsoft suite.

### How do Evernote and Microsoft OneNote compare on customer support?

Microsoft OneNote and Evernote are rated at parity for Quality of Support, with scores of 8.6 and 8.5 respectively, indicating similar reviewer satisfaction.

- **Evernote:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive, though some recent reviews mention slow response times and dissatisfaction with issue resolution.
- **Microsoft OneNote:** Reviewers report reliable support, especially for Microsoft 365 users, with occasional mentions of basic support and some syncing issues.

### Which is easier to implement, Evernote or Microsoft OneNote?

Evernote and Microsoft OneNote are rated at parity for Ease of Setup, with scores of 9.1 and 9.0 respectively, indicating both are easy to implement.

- **Evernote:** Reviewers consistently describe setup as quick and straightforward, with many noting that initial onboarding is simple even for non-technical users.
- **Microsoft OneNote:** Reviewers highlight easy implementation, especially for those already using Microsoft 365, and note that setup is intuitive across devices.

Alternatives

**Evernote Alternatives**

 ![ClickUp](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b675771627028c890e21cb68228a24e9/clickup.svg "ClickUp")

[
ClickUp
](/products/clickup/reviews)

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Otter.ai
](/products/otter-ai/reviews)

 ![Google Workspace](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/16b55d7b1aa594a1a78d8ec91ebbca79/google-workspace.svg "Google Workspace")

[
Google Workspace
](/products/google-workspace/reviews)

 ![Notion](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/43bf53de40136acd6c0aed67eb459fcd/notion.svg "Notion")

[
Notion
](/products/notion/reviews)

**Microsoft OneNote Alternatives**

 ![Google Workspace](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/16b55d7b1aa594a1a78d8ec91ebbca79/google-workspace.svg "Google Workspace")

[
Google Workspace
](/products/google-workspace/reviews)

 ![Notion](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/43bf53de40136acd6c0aed67eb459fcd/notion.svg "Notion")

[
Notion
](/products/notion/reviews)

 ![Otter.ai](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e2c6ddc2cf31eda4e6b99b9b3f133287/otter-ai.svg "Otter.ai")

[
Otter.ai
](/products/otter-ai/reviews)

 ![Goodnotes](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a516a07ee114f1c7bfa507773972138b/goodnotes.svg "Goodnotes")

[
Goodnotes
](/products/goodnotes/reviews)