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

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Reviews

**Microsoft OneNote** [

4.5/5(1,873)

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

**Milanote** [

4.5/5(42)

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

Pricing

**Microsoft OneNote**
No pricing available

**Milanote**
Free Trial

**Free Trial** · Free

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Microsoft OneNote**
2 months

Based on 44 responses

**Milanote**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Microsoft OneNote**
9 months

Based on 33 responses

**Milanote**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Microsoft OneNote**
$$$$$

**Milanote**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Microsoft OneNote**
14%

**Milanote**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**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)

**Milanote**
[
Ease of Use (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/milanote/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2383162&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Features (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/milanote/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2383198&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Integration Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/milanote/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2383170&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Features (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/milanote/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2383190&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**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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**Milanote**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**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/22519/uploads_2Fb516d455-a86f-46c9-955b-7c0ce209fb4a_2Fscreen800x500.jpeg)

**Milanote**
 ![Milanote 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/66328/Desktop-Hero-03.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Microsoft OneNote**

9.0

9.01,624

**Milanote**

9.1

9.132

Ease of Use

**Microsoft OneNote**

8.9

8.91,635

**Milanote**

9.3

9.332

Ease of Setup

**Microsoft OneNote**

9.0

9.0176

**Milanote**

9.0

9.05

Ease of Admin

**Microsoft OneNote**

8.9

8.9133

**Milanote**

8.7

8.75

Quality of Support

**Microsoft OneNote**

8.6

8.61,072

**Milanote**

8.9

8.919

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Microsoft OneNote**

8.9

8.9115

**Milanote**
Not enough data

Product Direction (% positive)

**Microsoft OneNote**

8.3

8.31,600

**Milanote**

9.6

9.632

Features

Mind Mapping[Hide 54 FeaturesShow 54 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.2

10

Collaboration Tools

Collaborative Editing

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

10

Task Management

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

10

Notes and Comments

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

10

Whiteboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Tools

Styles and Themes

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

10

Image Import

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

10

Custom Icons

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

7

Mind Map Availability 

File Formats

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

7

Cloud Storage Integration

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

7

Mobile Application

Not enough data

6.7(won by default)

7

Desktop Availability

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

7

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Mind Mapping

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Diagramming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Projects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Strategic Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Flowchart

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical Data Presentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ideation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mind Maps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Crowdsourcing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Idea Ranking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Org Chart Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Organizational Charting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

8.5

22

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software

Autonomous Task Execution

8.5(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

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

Show 1 feature category with incomplete 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

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![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%

[![Milanote](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2cf8bc8249c19839a3bd5143f5aaf3c4/milanote.svg "Milanote")](https://www.g2.com/products/milanote/reviews)

Milanote

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

70.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

26.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

2.4%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

26.9%

70.7%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

29.6%

26.8%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

43.6%

2.4%

Reviewers' Industry

[![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%

[![Milanote](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2cf8bc8249c19839a3bd5143f5aaf3c4/milanote.svg "Milanote")](https://www.g2.com/products/milanote/reviews)
Milanote

Marketing and Advertising

22.0%

Real Estate

9.8%

Computer Software

7.3%

Photography

4.9%

Media Production

4.9%

Other

51.2%

FAQs

## Microsoft OneNote vs Milanote FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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

Microsoft OneNote and Milanote both score 4.5/5, but Microsoft OneNote is more widely adopted and favored for its organization and integration strengths, while Milanote stands out for its visual interface and creative workflows.

| [Microsoft OneNote](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews) | [Milanote](https://www.g2.com/products/milanote/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (1,871 reviews) | 4.5/5 (42 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Small-Business |
| 9.0 | 9.0 |
| 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Organization (8 all-time mentions) | User Interface (recent reviews) |

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

Reviewers rate Microsoft OneNote and Milanote at parity for value, with no material difference in price satisfaction scores.

- **Microsoft OneNote:** In recent reviews, many highlight its broad feature set and integration value, especially for those already using Microsoft products.
- **Milanote:** Reviewers appreciate its visual approach but note that the free plan feels limited for heavy use, and some mention the need to upgrade for full functionality.

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

The top three alternatives to Microsoft OneNote and Milanote are Notion, Google Workspace, and Miro.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Microsoft OneNote](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1,871) | Enterprise | In recent reviews, many highlight integration value | Organization (8 all-time mentions) |
| [Milanote](https://www.g2.com/products/milanote/reviews) | 4.5/5 (42) | Small-Business | Reviewers note the free plan is limited for heavy use | User Interface (recent reviews) |
| [Notion](https://www.g2.com/products/notion/reviews) | 4.6/5 (13,767) | Small-Business | — | Customization and flexibility (recent reviews) |
| [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) | 4.6/5 (48,171) | Small-Business | — | Collaboration and integration (recent reviews) |
| [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) | 4.6/5 (13,507) | Small-Business | — | Visual collaboration (recent reviews) |

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

Buyers should prioritize organization, integrations, ease of use, visual interface, and collaboration features when comparing Microsoft OneNote and Milanote.

- **Organization:** Microsoft OneNote (8 all-time mentions), Milanote (recent reviews highlight organization)
- **Integrations:** Microsoft OneNote (7 all-time mentions), Milanote (recent reviews cite limited integrations)
- **Ease of Use:** Microsoft OneNote (6 all-time mentions, 8.9 score), Milanote (9.3 score, recent reviews highlight ease of use)
- **Visual Interface:** Milanote (user interface cited in recent reviews), Microsoft OneNote (not cited as a visual tool)
- **Collaboration:** Microsoft OneNote (recent reviews mention collaboration), Milanote (recent reviews mention collaboration for creative projects)

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

Microsoft OneNote's headline strength is organization and integration, while Milanote's is its visual, creative interface.

- **Microsoft OneNote strengths:** Organization (8 all-time mentions), integrations (7 all-time mentions), flexibility (5 all-time mentions), ease of use (6 all-time mentions), easy setup (2 all-time mentions)
- **Microsoft OneNote trade-offs:** Connectivity issues (4 all-time mentions), UI clutter (3 all-time mentions), limited features (2 all-time mentions), slow loading (2 all-time mentions), organization difficulty (2 all-time mentions)
- **Milanote strengths:** User interface (recent reviews), organization (recent reviews), features (recent reviews), ease of use (recent reviews)
- **Milanote trade-offs:** Integration issues (recent reviews), limited features (recent reviews), tool limitations (recent reviews)

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

Milanote is better suited for small businesses, as indicated by its largest reviewer segment and positive small-business sentiment.

- **Microsoft OneNote:** Largest segment is Enterprise; small-business reviewers note strong organization and integration but less focus on creative workflows.
- **Milanote:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight its visual approach and ease of use for creative teams and project planning.

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

Microsoft OneNote is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration strengths than Milanote.

- **Microsoft OneNote:** Integrates with Microsoft Word (40 all-time mentions) and Microsoft Outlook (11 all-time mentions), with reviewers frequently citing integration with the Microsoft ecosystem.
- **Milanote:** Recent reviews mention limited integrations and desire for more third-party tool connections.

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

Milanote scores slightly higher on Quality of Support, but the difference is not material (8.9 vs 8.6), indicating near parity.

- **Microsoft OneNote:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive, with some noting occasional delays or basic support experiences.
- **Milanote:** Reviewers consistently praise support quality, describing it as helpful and attentive in recent reviews.

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

Microsoft OneNote and Milanote are rated equally for Ease of Setup, both scoring 9.0, indicating parity in implementation experience.

- **Microsoft OneNote:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward and easy, especially for those already using Microsoft products.
- **Milanote:** Reviewers highlight a simple and intuitive setup process, with minimal onboarding required.

Alternatives

**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)

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

[
Evernote
](/products/evernote/reviews)

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

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

**Milanote Alternatives**

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

[
Notion
](/products/notion/reviews)

 ![Miro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f43d71a5c7b1abb1b7d3dfc8d3668f9b/miro.svg "Miro")

[
Miro
](/products/miro/reviews)

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

[
Evernote
](/products/evernote/reviews)

 ![Mural](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cd5feac1eada8186ed09d1aa7aed7d8e/mural.svg "Mural")

[
Mural
](/products/mural/reviews)