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 Mac, Windows, Web-based, Android and iPhone apps. The best Microsoft OneNote alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like Microsoft OneNote are Zim, NoteLedge, Joplin 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 Linux, Open Source, iPhone, Android, Free, EU and Self-Hosted. 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. Silverbullet icon
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    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.

    65 Silverbullet alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. Lumen AI icon
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    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
     
  3. KDE BasKet icon
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    This application provides as many baskets as you wish, and you can drag and drop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

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

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    Most of the OneNote functionality

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    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks KDE BasKet is a great Microsoft OneNote alternative.

    • KDE BasKet is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft OneNote is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. VNote icon
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    A Vim-inspired note-taking application that knows programmers and Markdown better.

    74 VNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  5. Slite icon
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    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.

    91 Slite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Eleonore Rabiot
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    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
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    Great for solo usage or small or wider teams in my opinion. Love the sharing & collaboration possibilities.

    Andre Kalingeri
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    Beautiful editor and easy sharing. Just love it.

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    • Most users think Slite is a great Microsoft OneNote alternative.

    • Slite is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft OneNote is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Slite is LightweightMicrosoft OneNote is not according to our users
  6. Notes icon
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    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.

    136 Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

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    • Notes is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft OneNote is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Notes is LightweightMicrosoft OneNote is not according to our users
  7. GoodNotes icon
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    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.

    66 GoodNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about GoodNotes as an Alternative to Microsoft OneNote
    Raygen
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    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
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    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

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    • GoodNotes is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft OneNote is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Effortlessly organize notes and tasks using Focal's intuitive tree structure. Create diverse note types, use powerful search, efficient tagging, and customizable settings to enhance productivity and maintain focus.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  9. NoteKit icon
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    This program is a structured notetaking application based on GTK+ 3. Write your notes in instantly-formatted Markdown, organise them in a tree of folders that can be instantly navigated from within the program, and add hand-drawn notes by mouse, touchscreen or digitiser.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Superb FOSS notes app that allows you to make drawings, unlike Joplin

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    • NoteKit is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft OneNote is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. PrivateNotes icon
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    PrivateNotes (formerly Exocortex) is an encrypted note-taking app designed for networked thought. It allows you to link ideas together, creating a web of interconnected notes that mimic how your mind works.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
     
  11. Notability icon
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    Truly integrated iOS app combining handwriting, PDF annotation, and text for seamless note-taking. Auto Sync backs up notes. Customize themes, library, and toolbars for a personalized experience with robust features.

    54 Notability alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Notability as an Alternative to Microsoft OneNote
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    there is a magnifier function and it’s features are more convenient than one note

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Notability is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft OneNote is also Freemium and Proprietary
  12. Concepts icon
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    Concepts is the digital design sketchbook of the future. It’s powerful, flexible and smart, so you can go from quick sketches to beautiful and precise illustrations in a single app. Enhance your creative capabilities with our infinite canvas, flexible multi-touch shape guides...

    43 Concepts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
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