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DEVONthink vs Microsoft OneNote: catalog facts
DEVONthink	Microsoft OneNote
Paid Paid, sold in several editions.	Free Free to use on the web.
macOS, iOS	Web
Handles almost any document type in one database Automation with actions and triggers	Freeform pages with notebooks and sections Web clipping and collaboration on shared notebooks
Apple platforms only Paid, with a steep learning curve	Notes are stored in Microsoft's cloud Closed source and tied to the Microsoft ecosystem
Downloadable app	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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