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Microsoft OneNote vs Zoho Notebook: catalog facts
Microsoft OneNote	Zoho Notebook
Free Free to use on the web.	Freemium Free to sign up, with a paid Notebook for Business plan for teams.
Web	Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
Freeform pages with notebooks and sections Web clipping and collaboration on shared notebooks	Several card types including audio, checklists and sketches Sync across web and mobile
Notes are stored in Microsoft's cloud Closed source and tied to the Microsoft ecosystem	Requires a Zoho account Notes live in Zoho's cloud rather than local files
Web application	Downloadable app, Web application, 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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