Compare Microsoft OneNote and Notion 
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Market Segments
Enterprise (43.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Microsoft OneNote
Star Rating
(1,855)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
(10,902)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.9% 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 its adaptability for both personal and professional use. Users appreciate its ability to organize information through notebooks, sections, and pages, making it a versatile tool for meeting notes and project tracking.
- Users say Notion stands out for its user-friendly interface and constant updates. Many find it particularly effective for cross-team collaboration, with features like Notion AI helping to quickly surface relevant information, which enhances productivity.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft OneNote's dictate feature is a favorite among users, allowing them to discreetly record meetings and keep transcriptions organized within their notes, which is a significant advantage for those who need to capture detailed information.
- According to verified reviews, Notion's markdown support is highly valued, enabling users to create and format documents easily. This feature, combined with its export capabilities, makes it a strong choice for those who prioritize document flexibility.
- Users highlight that Microsoft OneNote offers a quick implementation process, with many finding the onboarding experience intuitive. This ease of setup is a notable benefit for teams looking to get started without extensive training.
- Reviewers note that while Notion has a robust feature set, some users find it less intuitive than OneNote for everyday tasks. The learning curve can be a challenge, especially for those who are new to the platform, despite its powerful capabilities.
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
1,608
8.8
7,721
Ease of Use
8.9
1,616
8.3
7,871
Ease of Setup
9.0
158
8.2
3,837
Ease of Admin
8.9
133
8.4
2,003
Quality of Support
8.6
1,059
8.5
5,436
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
115
8.9
1,861
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
1,586
9.4
7,755
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
8.7
3749
Not enough data
8.3
3665
Not enough data
8.6
3762
Not enough data
8.9
3885
Not enough data
7.7
3076
Not enough data
7.4
2861
Not enough data
8.4
3618
Not enough data
7.5
3212
Projects
Not enough data
8.8
3558
Not enough data
8.3
3135
Not enough data
7.4
2532
Not enough data
8.1
3372
Not enough data
8.5
3284
Not enough data
7.4
2581
Not enough data
7.8
2710
Not enough data
8.3
3444
Not enough data
7.2
2341
Not enough data
7.5
2615
Not enough data
7.7
2514
Resource Management
Not enough data
7.9
2767
Not enough data
7.8
2833
Not enough data
7.9
3108
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
7.7
2398
Not enough data
7.6
2448
Not enough data
8.2
3087
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
1361
Not enough data
8.0
1352
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
6.9
643
Not enough data
7.2
641
Not enough data
7.0
643
Not enough data
7.0
632
Not enough data
7.3
633
Not enough data
6.8
630
Not enough data
6.9
631
Core Conversational Capabilities - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
8.1
54
Not enough data
8.3
55
Data
Not enough data
8.0
219
Not enough data
8.0
212
Interaction
Not enough data
7.5
212
Not enough data
8.0
216
Not enough data
8.1
218
Not enough data
8.0
210
Not enough data
8.2
216
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.8
49
Not enough data
7.7
50
Learning
Not enough data
7.9
209
Not enough data
7.3
204
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.1
45
Not enough data
7.0
42
Content Generation
Not enough data
7.9
209
Not enough data
7.9
208
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.2
41
System
Not enough data
7.1
201
Not enough data
7.8
206
Not enough data
7.8
205
Not enough data
7.9
214
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.6
142
Not enough data
7.7
140
Not enough data
7.6
140
Not enough data
7.7
142
Not enough data
7.9
142
Not enough data
7.4
139
Not enough data
7.5
144
Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.9
43
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.1
44
Grammar
Not enough data
8.5
3456
Not enough data
8.3
3240
Not enough data
8.6
3408
Formatting
Not enough data
7.1
2181
Not enough data
8.0
2961
Not enough data
7.0
2183
Content
Not enough data
8.3
3047
Not enough data
8.4
3303
Not enough data
7.8
2443
Product Type
Not enough data
8.4
2681
Not enough data
7.4
2047
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
1071
Not enough data
8.5
1070
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
8.3
3704
Not enough data
8.0
3043
Not enough data
8.0
3175
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.8
2581
Not enough data
8.3
3397
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
3147
Not enough data
8.7
3737
Not enough data
7.8
3394
Not enough data
8.0
3176
Not enough data
7.4
2810
Not enough data
8.6
3665
Not enough data
7.7
2943
Not enough data
7.9
2900
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
7.3
934
Not enough data
7.4
969
Not enough data
7.0
926
Compatibility
Not enough data
7.8
320
Not enough data
7.8
318
Not enough data
7.3
307
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.1
172
Not enough data
7.1
174
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
319
Not enough data
7.7
310
Not enough data
7.3
308
Not enough data
7.7
310
Not enough data
8.1
320
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.4
99
Not enough data
7.2
98
Not enough data
7.1
98
Functionality
Not enough data
8.0
314
Not enough data
7.3
315
Not enough data
7.6
319
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.6
103
Not enough data
7.5
101
Not enough data
7.4
97
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.7
99
Not enough data
7.4
97
Not enough data
7.3
97
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.6
92
Not enough data
7.5
94
Not enough data
7.7
96
Not enough data
7.6
94
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
7.8
483
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
8.2%
Higher Education
5.7%
Education Management
5.0%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Other
66.4%
Computer Software
13.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Marketing and Advertising
7.2%
Higher Education
6.5%
Financial Services
4.7%
Other
56.5%
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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