Microsoft OneNote vs Amplenote

Microsoft OneNote9.3Visit Amplenote7.7Visit

Higher score Microsoft OneNote #1 in Note-Taking Apps 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit site

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Amplenote #15 in Note-Taking Apps 7.7/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Amplenote

• Microsoft OneNote fits best

  Microsoft-focused users and collaborative teams

• Amplenote fits best

  Power users combining notes, tasks, and calendars

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft OneNote 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Amplenote 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	7.7
Ranking	#1 in Note-Taking Apps	#15 in Note-Taking Apps
Best for	Microsoft-focused users and collaborative teams	Power users combining notes, tasks, and calendars
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$99.99/yr	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	15 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	10 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Microsoft OneNote 3/3 · Amplenote 3/3
Offline access	✓	✓
Note sharing	✓	✓
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	web, windows, macos, ios, android	web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, chrome_extension, api
Storage limit	5 GB	Not checked yet
Integrations	OneDrive, SharePoint, Microsoft Graph, Zapier, Salesforce, Trello, Basecamp, Wufoo, Twitter, Feedly	Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook Calendar, Apple Calendar, Siri Shortcuts, IFTTT, Pipedream, Google Drive
Our review
Pros	Supports text, handwriting, drawings, media, OCR, and voice transcription Offline editing, real-time co-authoring, and permission-based notebook sharing Integrates with Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Office apps	Combines notes, tasks, calendar views, backlinks, tags, and publishing Runs across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and API platforms Adds calendar sync, encrypted Vault Notes, and AI search options
Cons	Copilot and desktop features depend on eligible Microsoft 365 subscriptions Notebook storage is limited to 2 GB when saved in OneDrive or SharePoint The broad feature set may feel more structured than a lightweight notes app	Real-time cursors are not available for shared editing Advanced features require paid plans with different capability tiers The Personal plan limits uploads to 5 MB per file
Our verdict	Microsoft OneNote is a digital note-taking application for individuals, students, teachers, and teams. Its notebook, section, and page structure supports typed text, handwriting, drawings, images, links, lists, audio, and video. Notes can… Read the review →	Amplenote brings notes, Jots, tasks, calendar views, backlinks, tags, Markdown formatting, attachments, sharing, publishing, and AI-powered search into one productivity application. It is aimed at individuals, writers, researchers, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft OneNote — where it wins

  • Supports text, handwriting, drawings, media, OCR, and voice transcription
  • Offline editing, real-time co-authoring, and permission-based notebook sharing
  • Integrates with Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Office apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Copilot and desktop features depend on eligible Microsoft 365 subscriptions
  • Notebook storage is limited to 2 GB when saved in OneDrive or SharePoint
  • The broad feature set may feel more structured than a lightweight notes app

• Amplenote — where it wins

  • Combines notes, tasks, calendar views, backlinks, tags, and publishing
  • Runs across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and API platforms
  • Adds calendar sync, encrypted Vault Notes, and AI search options

  Where it doesn't

  • Real-time cursors are not available for shared editing
  • Advanced features require paid plans with different capability tiers
  • The Personal plan limits uploads to 5 MB per file

• Microsoft OneNote9.3/10 · Free plan

  A broad, collaborative note system with strong Microsoft integration and a capable free option.

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• Amplenote7.7/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  A broad productivity workspace for connecting notes, tasks, calendars, and linked information.

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