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Market Segments
Enterprise (43.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Microsoft OneNote
Star Rating
(1,852)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(9,978)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft OneNote excels in adaptability, making it a versatile choice for both personal and professional use. Users appreciate its ability to organize information through notebooks, sections, and pages, which is particularly useful for meeting notes and project tracking.
- Users say that Notion shines in its interconnectedness across various platforms, enhancing productivity for those in administrative roles. The ability to quickly create reminders, to-do lists, and notes is highlighted as a significant advantage, making it a favorite among small business users.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft OneNote offers a seamless experience for storing and accessing notes across devices, especially for those using Windows laptops and mobile devices. This cross-platform functionality is a key feature that users find beneficial for managing their information effectively.
- According to verified reviews, Notion's real-time meeting transcription and AI-generated summaries are standout features that help users stay organized and informed. This capability is particularly praised by users who need to manage tasks and follow-ups efficiently after meetings.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Microsoft OneNote has a higher ease of setup and use, Notion's learning curve can be steeper for some users. However, once familiar, users find Notion's features to be powerful for project management and collaboration.
- Users report that both products provide solid support, but Microsoft OneNote has a slight edge in user satisfaction regarding support quality. Reviewers appreciate the responsive assistance they receive, which enhances their overall experience with the software.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft OneNote
No pricing availableNotion
Free
Free
For individuals to organize personal projects and life
- Free for individual usage
- Basic forms
- Basic sites
Free Trial
Microsoft OneNote
No trial information availableNotion
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,605
8.8
7,359
Ease of Use
8.9
1,613
8.3
7,506
Ease of Setup
9.0
156
8.3
3,524
Ease of Admin
8.9
133
8.5
1,861
Quality of Support
8.6
1,057
8.5
5,197
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
115
8.9
1,719
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
1,583
9.4
7,406
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
8.7
3698
Not enough data
8.3
3620
Not enough data
8.6
3706
Not enough data
8.9
3829
Not enough data
7.7
3056
Not enough data
7.4
2843
Not enough data
8.4
3586
Not enough data
7.5
3190
Projects
Not enough data
8.8
3515
Not enough data
8.3
3109
Not enough data
7.4
2519
Not enough data
8.1
3341
Not enough data
8.5
3258
Not enough data
7.4
2569
Not enough data
7.8
2697
Not enough data
8.3
3420
Not enough data
7.2
2333
Not enough data
7.5
2600
Not enough data
7.7
2504
Resource Management
Not enough data
7.9
2758
Not enough data
7.8
2825
Not enough data
7.9
3095
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
7.7
2390
Not enough data
7.6
2441
Not enough data
8.2
3066
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
1348
Not enough data
7.9
1333
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
6.9
635
Not enough data
7.2
632
Not enough data
7.0
636
Not enough data
7.0
626
Not enough data
7.3
626
Not enough data
6.7
624
Not enough data
6.9
625
Core Conversational Capabilities - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.2
53
Not enough data
8.1
55
Not enough data
8.2
54
Data
Not enough data
8.0
219
Not enough data
8.0
213
Interaction
Not enough data
7.6
213
Not enough data
8.0
217
Not enough data
8.1
218
Not enough data
8.0
211
Not enough data
8.2
217
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.8
50
Not enough data
7.7
51
Learning
Not enough data
8.0
210
Not enough data
7.3
205
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.2
45
Not enough data
7.1
43
Content Generation
Not enough data
7.9
209
Not enough data
7.9
209
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.3
42
System
Not enough data
7.2
202
Not enough data
7.8
207
Not enough data
7.8
206
Not enough data
7.9
214
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.6
143
Not enough data
7.8
141
Not enough data
7.6
141
Not enough data
7.7
143
Not enough data
7.9
143
Not enough data
7.4
140
Not enough data
7.5
144
Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.0
44
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.1
45
Grammar
Not enough data
8.5
3451
Not enough data
8.3
3236
Not enough data
8.6
3404
Formatting
Not enough data
7.1
2179
Not enough data
8.0
2959
Not enough data
7.0
2181
Content
Not enough data
8.3
3042
Not enough data
8.4
3294
Not enough data
7.8
2440
Product Type
Not enough data
8.4
2677
Not enough data
7.4
2045
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
1063
Not enough data
8.5
1061
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
8.3
3661
Not enough data
8.0
3030
Not enough data
8.0
3158
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.8
2571
Not enough data
8.3
3332
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
3125
Not enough data
8.7
3611
Not enough data
7.8
3377
Not enough data
8.0
3132
Not enough data
7.4
2801
Not enough data
8.6
3514
Not enough data
7.6
2878
Not enough data
7.9
2895
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
7.3
925
Not enough data
7.4
938
Not enough data
7.0
913
Compatibility
Not enough data
7.8
319
Not enough data
7.8
316
Not enough data
7.3
307
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.1
172
Not enough data
7.1
172
Not enough data
7.2
170
Not enough data
7.1
167
Not enough data
6.9
165
Not enough data
7.0
167
Search Queries
Not enough data
7.7
318
Not enough data
7.7
309
Not enough data
7.3
308
Not enough data
7.7
309
Not enough data
8.1
319
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.4
98
Not enough data
7.1
98
Not enough data
7.1
98
Functionality
Not enough data
8.0
311
Not enough data
7.3
313
Not enough data
7.6
317
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.6
101
Not enough data
7.5
101
Not enough data
7.3
96
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.6
97
Not enough data
7.4
96
Not enough data
7.3
97
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.6
92
Not enough data
7.5
93
Not enough data
7.7
95
Not enough data
7.5
93
Responses
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
8.8
7
7.7
470
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft OneNote and Notion are categorized as Note-Taking Software
Unique Categories
Microsoft OneNote has no unique categories
Notion is categorized as AI Chatbots, Knowledge Base, AI Writing Assistant, Enterprise Search Software, Project Management, AI Agent Builders, and AI Agents For Business Operations
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft OneNote
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Notion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Computer Software
8.3%
Higher Education
5.7%
Education Management
5.0%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Other
66.4%
Computer Software
13.6%
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Marketing and Advertising
7.2%
Higher Education
6.7%
Financial Services
4.5%
Other
56.8%
Discussions
How do I save my one note and open it on a new computer?
3 Comments
JL
Hi Janette,
You don't have to ever "save" in OneNote, it saves AUTOMATICALLY! Which is one of it's best features to me. and then you just open your...Read more
Is there a way to put photos into your notes?
2 Comments
AB
You can also click and drag your screen shots into your notebook. Read more
Are there formatting templates available?
2 Comments
JL
There are pre built templates in onenote for projects and activities. Read more
Is there a way to make font and text boxes even smaller? I'm at the lowest font size already
2 Comments
NM
Not really. If you have already click the 3 dots in the top right hand corner and chosen small text, then at the moment that's all you can doRead more
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