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Notion vs Microsoft OneNote: catalog facts
Notion	Microsoft OneNote
Freemium Free tier for individuals; paid plans add team features and higher limits.	Free Free to use on the web.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web	Web
Highly flexible structure covers notes, databases, and project boards in one app Real-time collaboration for team use	Freeform pages with notebooks and sections Web clipping and collaboration on shared notebooks
Flexibility comes with a learning curve to set up well Can feel heavier and slower than single-purpose notes apps	Notes are stored in Microsoft's cloud Closed source and tied to the Microsoft ecosystem
Downloadable app, Web application	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 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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