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Microsoft OneNote vs Notability: catalog facts
Microsoft OneNote	Notability
Free Free to use on the web.	Freemium Free to download, with paid plans for more features.
Web	Android, iOS, Web
Freeform pages with notebooks and sections Web clipping and collaboration on shared notebooks	Handwriting combined with audio recording and transcription Generates quizzes, flashcards and summaries from notes
Notes are stored in Microsoft's cloud Closed source and tied to the Microsoft ecosystem	Closed source Many AI features sit behind paid plans
Web application	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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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