Microsoft OneNote Alternatives

Microsoft OneNote is described as 'Part of the Microsoft 365 Copilot, is a digital notebook application that gives people one place to gather notes and information. It also offers shared notebooks, syncing between multiple computers and devices via Windows' and is a leading Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft OneNote for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Mac, Windows, Android and iPhone apps. The best Microsoft OneNote alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like Microsoft OneNote are Joplin, Zim, NoteLedge and sNotes – Students Notes.

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Microsoft OneNote alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Todo List Managers or Task Management Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Linux, iPhone, Free, Android, Linux + Open Source and EU. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Microsoft OneNote.
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  1. Anchor icon
     17 likes

    Offline-first, self-hostable note app supporting rich text formatting, tag-based organization, customizable backgrounds, pinning, search, archiving, admin management, trash recovery, mobile and web access, sync, privacy safeguards, and dark or light themes.

    89 Anchor alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  2. Microsoft Loop icon
     21 likes

    Microsoft Loop is an app designed for co-creation that brings your team and ideas together in one place. With Loop components that sync across apps in real-time, you can stay in sync without switching apps and get more done right where you are.

    95 Microsoft Loop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. OpenKnowledge icon
     9 likes

    Markdown editor with WYSIWYG interface, AI-powered wiki tools, LLM integrations, and collaboration features. Supports team sharing, GitHub sync, graph link navigation, TUI access, and embeddable components for specs or reports, all in a private environment.

    54 OpenKnowledge alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Node.JS
     
  4. Zoho Notebook icon
     91 likes

    Web-based tool for integrating text, images, audio, and video with syncing across devices, real-time collaboration, handwriting input, AI-powered summaries, checklists, scanning, reminders, search in handwritten notes, and advanced organization.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  5. WriteOn icon
     12 likes

    Simple Notes Jetpack Compose - Clean, intuitive note-taking open source app.

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    • Android
     
  6. Mimiri Notes icon
     21 likes

    Secure device-synced notepad using AES-GCM-256 encryption to protect confidential data. Features include a tree-structure for note organization, historical changes tracking, and collaboration options. Supports all major platforms with cloud sync and offline access.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  7. Silverbullet icon
     17 likes

    Silver Bullet is an extensible, open source, personal knowledge management system. Indeed, that’s fancy talk for “a note-taking app with links.” However, Silver Bullet goes a bit beyond just that.

    85 Silverbullet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. Notes icon
     40 likes

    Use Notes to capture a quick thought, create checklists, sketch ideas, and more. And with iCloud, you can keep your notes up to date across all your devices.

    167 Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Notes vs Microsoft OneNote Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Too simplistic, almost no features. There's very little you can do, other than draw and type.

    • Notes is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft OneNote is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Notes is LightweightMicrosoft OneNote is not according to our users
  9. KDE BasKet icon
     82 likes

    This application provides as many baskets as you wish, and you can drag and drop.

    132 KDE BasKet alternatives

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
     
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    KDE BasKet vs Microsoft OneNote Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    It has essentially the same functionality as One Note. I was happy to find it offers password protection of the various baskets.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Most of the OneNote functionality

    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    more or less the same functionality as one note. each notepad and each note can be tagged with colors and tags of relative importance, and icons. notepads can be sorted hierarcically, notepads can bepassword protected, and so on. you should visit its website and see.

    • KDE BasKet is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft OneNote is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Lumen AI icon
     10 likes

    Minimalist productivity platform offers centralized notes, task management, meeting capture with audio summaries, inbox processing, and Markdown editing, all enhanced by AI prioritization, custom prompts, backlinks, and flexible workflows, supporting multiple methodologies.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. GoodNotes icon
     77 likes

    Experience "digital paper" with seamless note-taking on iOS devices. Annotate PDFs, PowerPoint, and Word, plus organize notes in unlimited folders. Enjoy searchable handwritten notes that sync across devices with iCloud, intuitive QuickNote feature, and customizable templates.

    79 GoodNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    GoodNotes vs Microsoft OneNote Comments
    Raygen
    Positive
    0

    best alternative so far for onenote that has handwritten notes. The OCR for handwritten text is also amazing. Better than onenote under some aspects, lacking of a couple of features under other aspects. Soon will come out for Windows and Android too!

    pelicanowl
    Positive
    0

    I love using goodnotes to take notes on my ipad. For me it is the tool that made me give up paper notebooks and switch to taking notes exclusively on my ipad

    • GoodNotes is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft OneNote is also Freemium and Proprietary
  12. Slite icon
     110 likes

    Designed for remote teams, it streamlines workflows by unifying documentation, discussion, and task execution. Features include a powerful editor, video explainers, sketch tools, integrations with Slack, Google Drive, project management tools, and advanced search capabilities.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Slite vs Microsoft OneNote Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Eleonore Rabiot
    1

    It's a great way to take notes and organize your professionnal & personal knowledge. The mobile app makes it great to stay connected on the go.

    Victor Walls
    Positive
    1

    Great for solo usage or small or wider teams in my opinion. Love the sharing & collaboration possibilities.

    Andre Kalingeri
    Positive
    1

    Beautiful editor and easy sharing. Just love it.

    3 of 5 comments
    • Slite is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft OneNote is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Slite is a Team Collaboration Microsoft OneNote is a Note-taking Tool
    • Slite is LightweightMicrosoft OneNote is not according to our users
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