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