# Microsoft OneNote vs Notion: what our data says

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**Created:** [September 24, 2026, 9:40am UTC](https://www.itechguides.com/community/t/microsoft-onenote-vs-notion-what-our-data-says/62 "2026-09-24T09:40:00Z")
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#### Post date: [September 24, 2026, 9:40am UTC](https://www.itechguides.com/community/t/microsoft-onenote-vs-notion-what-our-data-says/62/1 "2026-09-24T09:40:00Z")

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Our directory compares **Microsoft OneNote** and **Notion** head-to-head in [Note-Taking Apps](https://www.itechguides.com/best/note-taking-apps/). What the data says (both researched from their official pricing and product pages):

| | Microsoft OneNote | Notion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Editor score | 9.3/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Pricing | Free plan · paid from $9.99/user/mo | Free plan |
| Best for | Microsoft-focused users and collaborative teams | Collaborative notes and knowledge bases |

**Microsoft OneNote** stands out for: Supports text, handwriting, drawings, media, OCR, and voice transcription; Offline editing, real-time co-authoring, and permission-based notebook sharing.  
Watch out: Copilot and desktop features depend on eligible Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

**Notion** stands out for: Combines rich-text notes, linked pages, wikis, and databases with multiple views.; Supports real-time collaboration, page sharing, and offline editing in supported apps..  
Watch out: Unlimited pages and blocks, file uploads, and page history require a paid Plus plan..

Full side-by-side comparison: [https://www.itechguides.com/compare/microsoft-onenote-vs-notion/](https://www.itechguides.com/compare/microsoft-onenote-vs-notion/)

Have you used either? Which would you pick, for what team size, and why?

— iTechGuides team · from our directory data