# Microsoft OneNote vs idev CMS Comparison

| | Microsoft OneNote | idev CMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 3.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,863 | 17 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (43.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (52.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Microsoft OneNote

Pros:
- Note-taking (12 reviews)
- Organization (8 reviews)

Cons:
- Connectivity Issues (4 reviews)
- UI Clutter (3 reviews)

### idev CMS

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft OneNote | idev CMS | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (1615 reviews) | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (1624 reviews) | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (166 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (133 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (1065 reviews) | 7.7 (16 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (115 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (1593 reviews) | 6.4 (16 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Microsoft OneNote

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### idev CMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Web Content Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft OneNote** | N/A | N/A |
| **idev CMS** | 8.0/10 | 13 |

#### Content

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | idev CMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Content Authoring** | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Rich Text Editor** | Not enough data | 7.8 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | 7.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Plug-ins/Widgets/Apps** | Not enough data | 6.5 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Approval Process** | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 
| **Content Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Internal Search** | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Content Repository** | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Design

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | idev CMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Breadth of Pre-Built Templates** | Not enough data | 6.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Branding/Themes** | Not enough data | 8.2 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | idev CMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **User Community** | Not enough data | 6.3 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **SEO** | Not enough data | 7.1 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Flexible Navigation Structures** | Not enough data | 7.7 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Enterprise Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Dashboards and Reports** | Not enough data | 8.2 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Agentic AI - Web Content Management

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | idev CMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### WebOps Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft OneNote** | N/A | N/A |
| **idev CMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | idev CMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Developer Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website Staging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | idev CMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Web Content Dedication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | idev CMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **CMS Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-CMS Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Note-Taking Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft OneNote** | 8.6/10 | 13 |
| **idev CMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | idev CMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Microsoft OneNote (1):** [Note-Taking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/note-taking-software)

**Unique to idev CMS (2):** [Web Content Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/web-content-management), [WebOps Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/webops-platforms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft OneNote | idev CMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 27.0% | 52.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 29.6% | 29.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 43.4% | 17.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Microsoft OneNote

- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.9%
- **Computer Software:** 8.2%
- **Higher Education:** 5.7%
- **Education Management:** 4.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8%
- **Financial Services:** 3.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.1%
- **Insurance:** 2.2%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 53.7%

#### idev CMS

- **Retail:** 11.8%
- **Philanthropy:** 11.8%
- **Wine and Spirits:** 5.9%
- **Textiles:** 5.9%
- **Sports:** 5.9%
- **Recreational Facilities and Services:** 5.9%
- **Public Relations and Communications:** 5.9%
- **Printing:** 5.9%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.9%
- **Legal Services:** 5.9%
- **Other:** 29.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Microsoft OneNote

- [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (48031 reviews)
- [Notion](https://www.g2.com/products/notion/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (11896 reviews)
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- [Drupal](https://www.g2.com/products/drupal/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (424 reviews)
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- [Adobe Experience Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-experience-manager/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (673 reviews)
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- [Umbraco](https://www.g2.com/products/umbraco/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (969 reviews)
- [Pantheon](https://www.g2.com/products/pantheon/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (723 reviews)
- [MadCap Flare](https://www.g2.com/products/madcap-flare/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (487 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Microsoft OneNote

- Title: [How do I save my one note and open it on a new computer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-save-my-one-note-and-open-it-on-a-new-computer) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "With a o365 account your notes are always well synchronized "
- Title: [Is there a way to give users edit permission t specific sections/pages within a OneNote document, or do permissions apply to the entire document only?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-way-to-give-users-edit-permission-t-specific-sections-pages-within-a-onenote-document-or-do-permissions-apply-to-the-entire-document-only) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "OneNote is extremely customizable in terms of access/security options- as far as I’m aware, you can allow/password/restrict down to an individual page in..."
- Title: [Are there formatting templates available?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-there-formatting-templates-available) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "There are pre built templates in onenote for projects and activities. "
- Title: [Is there a way to put photos into your notes?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/10658-is-there-a-way-to-put-photos-into-your-notes) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Open OneNote, open the corresponding tab. Click where you want to add the photo and then press 'Insert' at the top of the page. Choose 'Pictures' which is..."
- Title: [What are some advanced note-taking and organization features in Microsoft OneNote that a new user should know about?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-some-advanced-note-taking-and-organization-features-in-microsoft-onenote-that-a-new-user-should-know-about) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "There are many features in Microsoft OneNote. However, some features are really a plus point to boost productivity at work. 

1. Tags: It is great for..."

### idev CMS

- Title: [Does the iDev CMS support drag and drop editing?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-the-idev-cms-support-drag-and-drop-editing) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "CMS administrators will be able to quickly move content on a page using drag and drop functionality.  Furthermore, editing takes place within a page layout. "
- Title: [Do you need HTML knowledge in order to build pages on the iDev CMS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-you-need-html-knowledge-in-order-to-build-pages-on-the-idev-cms) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "You will also be able to control virtually every static page of the website through Americaneagle.com’s Content Tool. This system gives you the control to..."
- Title: [Does the iDev CMS by Americaneagle.com have user admin permissions?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-the-idev-cms-by-americaneagle-com-have-user-admin-permissions) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The CMS will be programmed around a permission-based architecture. In other words, access to the CMS will be controlled by you, and each user will be given..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-onenote-vs-idev-cms)