Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft OneNote is a free-form digital notebook that lets you capture notes, drawings, screenshots, and audio recordings in organized notebooks.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Digital notebook for organizing everything
Who should look elsewhere
Can feel cluttered
Pros
- +Completely free
- +Great handwriting/tablet support
- +Deep Microsoft integration
- +Unlimited storage (with M365)
- +Good for visual thinkers
Cons
- −Can feel cluttered
- −Sync issues occasionally
- −Less structured than Notion
- −Microsoft account required
Key features
- ✓Free-form canvas
- ✓Notebook organization
- ✓Handwriting support
- ✓Audio recording
- ✓Web clipper
- ✓Microsoft 365 integration
- ✓Real-time collaboration
- ✓Cross-platform sync
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | month | Unlimited notebooks; Cross-platform sync; 5GB OneDrive storage |
| With Microsoft 365 | $6.99 | month | 1TB OneDrive storage; Premium features; Office apps included |