# Microsoft OneNote, Sticky Notes vs Goodnotes Comparison

| | Microsoft OneNote | Sticky Notes | Goodnotes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,863 | 29 | 123 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (43.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (39.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (74.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | 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)

### Sticky Notes

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Note-taking (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Integration Issues (1 reviews)
- Lack of Features (1 reviews)

### Goodnotes

Pros:
- Ease of Use (23 reviews)
- Organization (12 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (8 reviews)
- Connectivity Issues (7 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft OneNote | Sticky Notes | Goodnotes | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (1615 reviews) | 9.4 (17 reviews) | 8.9 (72 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (1624 reviews) | 9.4 (17 reviews) | 9.2 (76 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (166 reviews) | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 9.2 (52 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (1065 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (45 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (1593 reviews) | 10.0 (15 reviews) | 9.2 (73 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Microsoft OneNote

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Sticky Notes

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Goodnotes

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### AI Writing Assistant

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft OneNote** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sticky Notes** | N/A | N/A |
| **Goodnotes** | N/A | N/A |

#### Grammar

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Sticky Notes | Goodnotes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Grammar Check** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tone Check** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sentence Formatting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Formatting

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Sticky Notes | Goodnotes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Plagiarism Check** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Style Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Citation Finder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content 

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Sticky Notes | Goodnotes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Idea Recommendation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Form Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Product Type

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Sticky Notes | Goodnotes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Plugin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Sticky Notes | Goodnotes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### PDF Editor

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft OneNote** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sticky Notes** | N/A | N/A |
| **Goodnotes** | 8.8/10 | 8 |

#### Organization

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Sticky Notes | Goodnotes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Protect** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **Document Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Editing History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Editing

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Sticky Notes | Goodnotes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Edit Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **New PDF** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Field Functions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Sticky Notes | Goodnotes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PC Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mac Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Linux Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mind Mapping

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft OneNote** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sticky Notes** | N/A | N/A |
| **Goodnotes** | 8.8/10 | 5 |

#### Collaboration Tools

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Sticky Notes | Goodnotes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaborative Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Notes and Comments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Visual Tools

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Sticky Notes | Goodnotes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Styles and Themes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Image Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Custom Icons** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Mind Map Availability 

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Sticky Notes | Goodnotes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Storage Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Desktop Availability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Mind Mapping

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Sticky Notes | Goodnotes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Markup Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft OneNote** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sticky Notes** | N/A | N/A |
| **Goodnotes** | N/A | N/A |

#### Annotation Tools - Markup Software

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Sticky Notes | Goodnotes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Annotations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Annotations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Annotations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration - Markup Software

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Sticky Notes | Goodnotes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security - Markup Software

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Sticky Notes | Goodnotes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Password Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Note-Taking Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft OneNote** | 8.6/10 | 13 |
| **Sticky Notes** | 7.0/10 | 5 |
| **Goodnotes** | 8.0/10 | 10 |

#### Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software

| Feature | Microsoft OneNote | Sticky Notes | Goodnotes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Note-Taking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/note-taking-software)



**Unique to Goodnotes (5):** [AI Writing Assistants](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-writing-assistant), [PDF Editors](https://www.g2.com/categories/pdf-editor), [Mind Mapping Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mind-mapping-software), [Study Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/study-tools), [Markup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/markup-software)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft OneNote | Sticky Notes | Goodnotes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 27.0% | 39.3% | 74.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 29.6% | 35.7% | 15.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 43.4% | 25.0% | 10.6% | 

### 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:** 53.7%

#### Sticky Notes

- **Information Technology and Services:** 25.0%
- **Public Relations and Communications:** 7.1%
- **Computer Software:** 7.1%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 7.1%
- **Automotive:** 3.6%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 3.6%
- **Civil Engineering:** 3.6%
- **Computer Hardware:** 3.6%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.6%
- **Entertainment:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 32.1%

#### Goodnotes

- **Computer Software:** 10.3%
- **Higher Education:** 8.0%
- **Design:** 6.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.9%
- **Construction:** 5.7%
- **Education Management:** 4.6%
- **Consulting:** 3.4%
- **Financial Services:** 3.4%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.4%
- **Other:** 43.7%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Microsoft OneNote

- [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (48017 reviews)
- [Notion](https://www.g2.com/products/notion/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (11899 reviews)
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- [Fathom](https://www.g2.com/products/fathom-video/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (6833 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..."

### Sticky Notes

No discussions available for this product.

### Goodnotes

- Title: [What can GoodNotes do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-goodnotes-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Goodnotes takes note taking to the next level! You can organize into "notebooks", draw, type, import photos, snap pics, etc.

Goodnotes also works with..."
- Title: [How do you customize your notebooks? And the pages inside of it?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-customize-your-notebooks-and-the-pages-inside-of-it) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Go to the 3 dots found at the top right corner, and find options to edit there"

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