Microsoft OneNote
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Note-Taking Software
Pros and cons
Pros
- Note-taking
- Organization
- Integrations
- Ease of Use
- Flexibility
- Features
Cons
- Connectivity Issues
- UI Clutter
- Organization Difficulty
- Search Functionality
- Slow Loading
- Note-Taking Issues
Traffic & LLM citations
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 26.8% |
| Mid-Market | 29.6% |
| Enterprise | 43.7% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 2 | 4.0 |
| 2025 Q2 | 4 | 4.5 |
| 2025 Q3 | 2 | 4.5 |
| 2025 Q4 | 6 | 4.4 |
| 2026 Q1 | 6 | 4.3 |
| 2026 Q2 | 11 | 4.0 |
| 2026 Q3 | 5 | 4.1 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Powerful Note-Taking with Room for Better Organization
“Microsoft OneNote’s strongest feature is how well it organizes and centralizes information while still making everything easy to search, access, and sync across devices. I also appreciate its integration with the Microsoft ecosystem, which keeps note-taking and collaboration effi”
A dependable notebook for engineering teams
“At work, I use Microsoft OneNote as my central workspace for maintaining engineering documentation, project research, sprint planning, meeting discussions, and technical references. I organize information into notebooks, sections, and pages for different initiatives, making it ea”
Simple, Secure Note-Taking with OneDrive Backup, but is stayong behind
“The simpler, the better. It’s just what you need—nothing fancy. It’s a notepad to get your notes done, and it integrates with OneDrive, so your info is backed up and secure.”