# Microsoft OneNote, Notejoy vs Microsoft OneDrive for Business Comparison | | Microsoft OneNote | Notejoy | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 1,862 | 35 | 10,343 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (43.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (57.1% of reviews) | Enterprise (37.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free | $5 user/month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Microsoft OneNote Pros: - Note-taking (12 reviews) - Organization (8 reviews) Cons: - Connectivity Issues (4 reviews) - UI Clutter (3 reviews) ### Notejoy **Not enough data** ### Microsoft OneDrive for Business Pros: - Ease of Use (198 reviews) - Seamless Integration (181 reviews) Cons: - Syncing Issues (166 reviews) - Permission Issues (41 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Microsoft OneNote | Notejoy | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (1614 reviews) | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 8.9 (8401 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (1623 reviews) | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 8.7 (8476 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (165 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (2221 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (1551 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (1064 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 8.4 (6582 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (1486 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (1592 reviews) | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 8.1 (8185 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Microsoft OneNote #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Notejoy #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Free Price: Free Description: Our basic version for individuals or teams getting started Key Features: - Up to 5 users per library - Up to 3 team libraries - Up to 5 notebooks [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/notejoy/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Microsoft OneDrive for Business #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: 1 TB of OneDrive storage Price: $5 user/month Description: Includes 1TB of OneDrive per user. [Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onedrive-for-business/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Cloud Content Collaboration | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft OneNote** | N/A | N/A | | **Notejoy** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft OneDrive for Business** | 8.6/10 | 7394 | #### File Management | Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Notejoy | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | |---|---|---|---| | **Device Syncing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (6513 reviews) | | **Web Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6457 reviews) | | **File Type Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6521 reviews) | | **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6315 reviews) | | **Mobile Apps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (5414 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration | Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Notejoy | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (281 reviews) | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (301 reviews) | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (284 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Notejoy | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | |---|---|---|---| | **File following** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5698 reviews) | | **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (6660 reviews) | | **Simultaneously Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (5859 reviews) | | **Change Tracking / Audit Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (5126 reviews) | #### Administration | Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Notejoy | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | |---|---|---|---| | **User and Role Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (4303 reviews) | | **Policies and Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (4243 reviews) | | **Device Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (4228 reviews) | | **Storage Limits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (4613 reviews) | | **Storage Zones** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (3925 reviews) | | **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (4753 reviews) | #### Platform | Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Notejoy | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | |---|---|---|---| | **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1522 reviews) | | **Reporting and Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (1197 reviews) | | **System of Record Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1209 reviews) | | **APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (995 reviews) | ### Note-Taking Software | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft OneNote** | 8.5/10 | 12 | | **Notejoy** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft OneDrive for Business** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software | Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Notejoy | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Microsoft OneNote (1):** [Note-Taking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/note-taking-software) **Unique to Notejoy (1):** [Note-Taking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/note-taking-software) **Unique to Microsoft OneDrive for Business (1):** [Cloud Content Collaboration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-content-collaboration) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Microsoft OneNote | Notejoy | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 27.0% | 31.4% | 29.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 29.6% | 57.1% | 33.0% | | **Enterprise** | 43.4% | 11.4% | 37.9% | ### 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:** 53.6% #### Notejoy - **Marketing and Advertising:** 20.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 14.7% - **Retail:** 8.8% - **Human Resources:** 8.8% - **Photography:** 5.9% - **Design:** 5.9% - **Education Management:** 5.9% - **Banking:** 2.9% - **Consumer Electronics:** 2.9% - **Financial Services:** 2.9% - **Other:** 20.6% #### Microsoft OneDrive for Business - **Information Technology and Services:** 11.0% - **Education Management:** 5.5% - **Computer Software:** 5.2% - **Higher Education:** 5.1% - **Financial Services:** 3.7% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.2% - **Retail:** 3.0% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.9% - **Accounting:** 2.8% - **Other:** 53.9% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Microsoft OneNote - 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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..." ### Notejoy No discussions available for this product. ### Microsoft OneDrive for Business - Title: [Which is better Drop box or One drive](https://www.g2.com/discussions/23433-which-is-better-drop-box-or-one-drive) — 14 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "It depends on the application. At one time, I would have endorsed DropBox without hesitation. OneDrive has resolved their sync issues, and I find it just as..." - Title: [How does Microsoft OneDrive for Business enhance collaboration and productivity in remote work settings?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-microsoft-onedrive-for-business-enhance-collaboration-and-productivity-in-remote-work-settings) — 7 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "When knowledge workers have access to OneDrive they are able to share documents across huge distances with colleagues being able to access and update the..." - Title: [Can you save pictures as well as documents in one drive](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-save-pictures-as-well-as-documents-in-one-drive-33e66c84-6b2a-4f52-a395-9c8d86ad2404) — 6 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can save pictures to OneDrive. In fact, you can save all sorts of file types as long as you have the space to do so. " - Title: [Is there any way to see your files on the web?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-any-way-to-see-your-files-on-the-web) — 6 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes. Go to office365.com and sign into your account. Once you do so, go to the Onedrive tab and your files should be there but only if you saved your files..." - Title: [Can this be implemented for personal use as well?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24600-can-this-be-implemented-for-personal-use-as-well) — 5 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes. There are different yearly plans you can purchase that have different levels of storage size for personal or business use. The idea is that you would..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-onenote-vs-notejoy-vs-microsoft-onedrive-for-business)