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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Microsoft OneNote
Star Rating
(1,849)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft OneNoteNotion
Star Rating
(8,946)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft OneNote excels in its To-Do Lists feature, scoring 9.0, which allows for easy task management and organization. In contrast, Notion's To-Do Lists scored lower at 8.4, indicating that users may find OneNote's task management more intuitive.
- Reviewers mention that Notion shines with its Project Planning capabilities, achieving a score of 9.0, which is higher than OneNote's score of 8.5. Users appreciate Notion's flexibility in project management, allowing for a more customizable experience.
- G2 users highlight that OneNote's Ease of Setup is rated at 9.0, making it a user-friendly option for those who want to get started quickly. In comparison, Notion's setup score of 8.4 suggests that it may require a bit more time to configure effectively.
- Users on G2 report that Notion's Templates feature, with a score of 8.5, provides a wide variety of options for different use cases, which enhances productivity. OneNote's template feature scored lower at 8.1, indicating that users may find Notion's offerings more robust.
- Reviewers say that both products have similar scores for Quality of Support, both at 8.6, indicating that users generally find the support services satisfactory. However, users may want to consider the community and resources available for each platform when making a decision.
- Users report that Notion's Product Direction score of 9.5 reflects a strong commitment to continuous improvement and feature updates, which is a significant advantage for users looking for a product that evolves with their needs. OneNote's score of 8.3 suggests it may not be as proactive in this area.
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
1,602
8.8
6,981
Ease of Use
8.9
1,610
8.3
7,112
Ease of Setup
9.0
153
8.2
3,164
Ease of Admin
8.9
132
8.4
1,703
Quality of Support
8.6
1,054
8.5
4,927
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
114
8.9
1,572
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
1,580
9.4
7,046
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
8.7
3635
Not enough data
8.3
3568
Not enough data
8.6
3652
Not enough data
8.9
3760
Not enough data
7.7
3034
Not enough data
7.4
2826
Not enough data
8.4
3549
Not enough data
7.5
3174
Projects
Not enough data
8.8
3461
Not enough data
8.3
3084
Not enough data
7.4
2498
Not enough data
8.1
3299
Not enough data
8.5
3206
Not enough data
7.4
2555
Not enough data
7.8
2678
Not enough data
8.3
3369
Not enough data
7.2
2324
Not enough data
7.5
2587
Not enough data
7.7
2491
Resource Management
Not enough data
7.9
2750
Not enough data
7.8
2813
Not enough data
7.9
3081
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
7.7
2375
Not enough data
7.6
2431
Not enough data
8.2
3028
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
1314
Not enough data
7.9
1306
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
6.9
625
Not enough data
7.1
619
Not enough data
7.0
622
Not enough data
7.0
618
Not enough data
7.3
618
Not enough data
6.7
616
Not enough data
6.9
615
Core Conversational Capabilities - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.2
50
Not enough data
8.2
51
Not enough data
8.2
51
Data
Not enough data
8.0
213
Not enough data
8.0
209
Interaction
Not enough data
7.5
209
Not enough data
8.0
214
Not enough data
8.1
214
Not enough data
8.0
210
Not enough data
8.2
212
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.8
48
Not enough data
7.8
49
Learning
Not enough data
7.9
207
Not enough data
7.3
202
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.2
43
Not enough data
7.1
41
Content Generation
Not enough data
7.9
206
Not enough data
7.9
206
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.3
40
System
Not enough data
7.2
200
Not enough data
7.8
204
Not enough data
7.8
201
Not enough data
7.8
205
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.6
141
Not enough data
7.7
139
Not enough data
7.6
139
Not enough data
7.7
141
Not enough data
7.9
141
Not enough data
7.4
137
Not enough data
7.5
142
Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.0
42
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.2
42
Grammar
Not enough data
8.5
3438
Not enough data
8.3
3227
Not enough data
8.6
3394
Formatting
Not enough data
7.1
2173
Not enough data
8.0
2953
Not enough data
7.0
2176
Content
Not enough data
8.2
3030
Not enough data
8.4
3272
Not enough data
7.8
2430
Product Type
Not enough data
8.4
2668
Not enough data
7.4
2037
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
1033
Not enough data
8.5
1034
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
8.3
3614
Not enough data
8.0
3020
Not enough data
8.0
3137
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.8
2557
Not enough data
8.3
3279
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
3101
Not enough data
8.7
3495
Not enough data
7.8
3357
Not enough data
8.0
3091
Not enough data
7.4
2789
Not enough data
8.6
3351
Not enough data
7.6
2801
Not enough data
7.9
2874
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
7.3
910
Not enough data
7.4
911
Not enough data
7.0
902
Compatibility
Not enough data
7.8
314
Not enough data
7.7
311
Not enough data
7.3
303
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.1
167
Not enough data
7.0
166
Not enough data
7.2
166
Not enough data
7.1
162
Not enough data
6.8
161
Not enough data
6.9
162
Search Queries
Not enough data
7.7
314
Not enough data
7.7
306
Not enough data
7.3
305
Not enough data
7.7
306
Not enough data
8.1
313
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.4
94
Not enough data
7.1
94
Not enough data
7.1
94
Functionality
Not enough data
8.0
307
Not enough data
7.3
309
Not enough data
7.6
309
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.6
95
Not enough data
7.4
95
Not enough data
7.3
93
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.6
92
Not enough data
7.3
91
Not enough data
7.3
91
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.5
88
Not enough data
7.5
90
Not enough data
7.7
90
Not enough data
7.5
89
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
7.7
458
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
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 Knowledge Base, AI Writing Assistant, Project Management, Enterprise Search Software, and AI Chatbots
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
10.8%
Computer Software
8.3%
Higher Education
5.7%
Education Management
5.0%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Other
66.4%
Computer Software
13.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.0%
Marketing and Advertising
7.0%
Higher Education
6.9%
Financial Services
4.5%
Other
56.9%
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 give users edit permission t specific sections/pages within a OneNote document, or do permissions apply to the entire document only?
2 Comments
GF
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...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
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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