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Youdao NoteMicrosoft OneNote
Freemium

Free to use, with a paid membership for extra features.

 Free

Free to use on the web.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web Web
  • Documents, tables, flowcharts, mind maps and Markdown in one app
  • OCR scanning, voice notes and web clipping built in
  • Freeform pages with notebooks and sections
  • Web clipping and collaboration on shared notebooks
  • Interface and website are in Chinese
  • Notes are stored in NetEase's cloud rather than in local files you own
  • 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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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