G2 Vendor Directory

Microsoft OneNote vs. Notion

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricMicrosoft OneNote

by Microsoft

Notion

by Notion

Overall rating4.54.6
Review count1,87113,888
Ease of use9.18.6
Ease of setup9.28.5
Quality of support8.88.7
Meets requirements9.28.9
NPS64.54794571.977059
Small Business26.8%67.7%
Mid-Market29.6%26.4%
Enterprise43.7%5.9%
Total page views61342,532
Total LLM citations6,799133,368

Microsoft OneNote

Microsoft OneNote is a note-taking application designed to help users capture, organize, and share information across various devices. It allows for the creation of digital notebooks where users can input text, drawings, screen clippings, and audio commentaries. OneNote's free-form canvas enables users to place content anywhere on the page, facilitating a flexible and intuitive note-taking experience. Integrated with Microsoft 365, OneNote supports real-time collaboration, allowing multiple users to edit and share notes simultaneously.

Pros

  • Note-taking
  • Organization
  • Integrations
  • Ease of Use
  • Flexibility
  • Features

Notion

Notion is the connected AI workspace that brings all work together in a tool that adapts to every team—with AI to find answers and automate busywork. It's one place for search, manage projects, capture notes and company knowledge, and collaborate as a team. Millions love Notion because it increases productivity, reduces tools & costs, and empowers everyone to do their best work. Unlike fragmented, rigid software, Notion connects work into one tool that’s customizable and people love to use. Now you have beautiful tools to build your life’s work.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Features
  • AI Features
  • Useful
  • Organization
  • Helpful