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Evernote vs Microsoft OneNote: catalog facts
Evernote	Microsoft OneNote
Freemium Free plan available; paid plans start with a free trial.	Free Free to use on the web.
Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension	Web
Notebooks, spaces, templates and search Tasks and calendar linked to notes	Freeform pages with notebooks and sections Web clipping and collaboration on shared notebooks
Requires an Evernote account Many features sit behind paid plans	Notes are stored in Microsoft's cloud Closed source and tied to the Microsoft ecosystem
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service, Browser extension	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account 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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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