G2 Vendor Directory

Simplenote vs. Microsoft OneNote

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

MetricSimplenote

by Automattic Inc.

Microsoft OneNote

by Microsoft

Overall rating4.24.5
Review count391,871
Ease of use8.99.1
Ease of setup10.09.2
Quality of support8.48.8
Meets requirements8.79.2
NPS48.71794964.547945
Small Business51.3%26.8%
Mid-Market33.3%29.6%
Enterprise15.4%43.7%
Total page views162613
Total LLM citations9666,799

Simplenote

Simplenote is a minimalist note-taking application designed to provide a distraction-free environment for capturing and organizing ideas. Available across multiple platforms—including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, and web browsers—Simplenote ensures seamless synchronization of notes in real-time, allowing users to access their content from any device without manual syncing. Key Features and Functionality: - Cross-Platform Compatibility: Simplenote operates on various operating systems, ensuring users can access their notes regardless of the device they are using.

Pros

  • Easy Sharing
  • Note-taking
  • Simple

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