# Microsoft OneNote vs Scrivener Comparison

| | Microsoft OneNote | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,862 | 87 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (43.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (82.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Microsoft OneNote

Pros:
- Note-taking (12 reviews)
- Organization (8 reviews)

Cons:
- Connectivity Issues (4 reviews)
- UI Clutter (3 reviews)

### Scrivener

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Features (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (1 reviews)
- Limited Features (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft OneNote | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (1614 reviews) | 9.3 (69 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (1623 reviews) | 7.9 (71 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (165 reviews) | 7.9 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (133 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (1064 reviews) | 8.6 (45 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (115 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (1592 reviews) | 8.5 (70 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Microsoft OneNote

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Scrivener

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Screenwriting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft OneNote** | N/A | N/A |
| **Scrivener** | 7.7/10 | 8 |

#### Document Creation

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|
| **Template Creation** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 
| **Story Map** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Formatting** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **PDF Creation** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 

#### Workflow

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|
| **Collaborative Creation** | Not enough data | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Comments and Tasks** | Not enough data | 6.9 (8 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|
| **Web Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile apps** | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Screenwriting

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Document Creation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft OneNote** | N/A | N/A |
| **Scrivener** | 7.2/10 | 14 |

#### Design

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|
| **Graphics** | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Themes** | Not enough data | 6.8 (12 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-User Collaboration** | Not enough data | 5.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Communication** | Not enough data | 4.8 (7 reviews) | 

#### File Types

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|
| **Export** | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Import** | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Web Publishing** | Not enough data | 4.3 (7 reviews) | 

#### Edit & Revise

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|
| **Revision History** | Not enough data | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 
| **Suggestion Mode** | Not enough data | 5.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **Document Editor** | Not enough data | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 

#### Integrate & Embed

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | 5.2 (8 reviews) | 
| **Website** | Not enough data | 5.5 (7 reviews) | 
| **Applications** | Not enough data | 5.0 (7 reviews) | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|
| **PC Operating System** | Not enough data | 9.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Mac Operating System** | Not enough data | 9.8 (9 reviews) | 
| **Linux Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Document Creation

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Note-Taking Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft OneNote** | 8.5/10 | 12 |
| **Scrivener** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Microsoft OneNote (1):** [Note-Taking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/note-taking-software)

**Unique to Scrivener (2):** [Document Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-creation), [Screenwriting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/screenwriting)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft OneNote | Scrivener | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 27.0% | 82.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 29.6% | 9.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 43.4% | 8.0% | 

### 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%

#### Scrivener

- **Writing and Editing:** 31.4%
- **Higher Education:** 8.1%
- **Publishing:** 7.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.7%
- **Libraries:** 3.5%
- **Entertainment:** 3.5%
- **Automotive:** 2.3%
- **Research:** 2.3%
- **Religious Institutions:** 2.3%
- **Internet:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 32.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Microsoft OneNote

- [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (47901 reviews)
- [Notion](https://www.g2.com/products/notion/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (11747 reviews)
- [Evernote](https://www.g2.com/products/evernote/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2030 reviews)
- [Otter.ai](https://www.g2.com/products/otter-ai/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (487 reviews)
- [Goodnotes](https://www.g2.com/products/goodnotes/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (122 reviews)
- [Zoho Notebook](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-notebook/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (69 reviews)
- [Bear](https://www.g2.com/products/bear/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (45 reviews)
- [Notability](https://www.g2.com/products/notability/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (44 reviews)
- [Milanote](https://www.g2.com/products/milanote/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (42 reviews)
- [Simplenote](https://www.g2.com/products/simplenote/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (39 reviews)

### Alternatives to Scrivener

- [Final Draft](https://www.g2.com/products/final-draft/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (46 reviews)
- [Celtx](https://www.g2.com/products/celtx/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (79 reviews)
- [WriterDuet](https://www.g2.com/products/writerduet/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [Pages](https://www.g2.com/products/pages/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (376 reviews)
- [Microsoft Word](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-word/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2030 reviews)
- [Ulysses](https://www.g2.com/products/ulysses/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (25 reviews)
- [iA Writer](https://www.g2.com/products/ia-writer/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [LibreOffice Writer](https://www.g2.com/products/libreoffice-writer/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (87 reviews)
- [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3612 reviews)
- [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (5101 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Microsoft OneNote

- Title: [How do I save my one note and open it on a new computer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-save-my-one-note-and-open-it-on-a-new-computer) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "With a o365 account your notes are always well synchronized "
- 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..."

### Scrivener

- Title: [How do i integrate this application with Google Drive?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12361-how-do-i-integrate-this-application-with-google-drive) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Here's a great tutorial on how to sync scrivener with google drive. https://simonkjones.com/how-to-sync-scrivener-with-a-chromebook/"

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