Microsoft OneNote
Your digital notebook
Overview
Microsoft OneNote is a digital note-taking application that allows users to gather, organize, and share notes, drawings, screen clippings, and audio commentaries. It's designed for free-form information gathering and multi-user collaboration, with a flexible structure that resembles a digital notebook with sections and pages.
✨ Key Features
- Free-form canvas with text, handwriting, and drawing tools
- Hierarchical organization with notebooks, sections, and pages
- Audio and video recording
- Web clipper for saving online content
- Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to extract text from images
- Real-time collaboration and sharing
- Integration with Microsoft 365 apps
- Password-protected sections
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Completely free with a generous storage limit
- Deep integration with the Microsoft Office suite
- Flexible, free-form canvas
Unique Value: Organize your thoughts, discoveries, and ideas and simplify planning important moments in your life with your digital notebook.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Taking searchable, handwritten notes on lecture slides.
- Organizing lesson plans in searchable digital notebooks.
- Creating a sharable content library for staff.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Complex project management requiring advanced features like Gantt charts.
- Simple, quick notes better suited for a sticky notes app.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more flexible, less structured note-taking experience compared to competitors, with superior inking capabilities.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Business plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: 5GB of OneDrive storage
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