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Microsoft OneNote vs Simplenote
Context: Note-taking Apps · methodology v1.0.0 · 17 rows
| Attribute | Microsoft OneNoteMicrosoft | SimplenoteAutomattic |
|---|---|---|
| Identity · Taxonomy | ||
| Documentation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/api/resources/onenote-api-overview | — |
| Tags | microsoft, notebook, collaboration, free | free, minimalist, markdown, sync |
| Platform · Deployment | ||
| Delivery model | SaaS, desktop, mobile | SaaS, desktop, mobile |
| Desktop apps | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Pricing · Licensing | ||
| Free plan | true | true |
| License model | proprietary | open-source |
| Pricing model | free, subscription | free |
| SPDX license IDs | — | GPL-2.0-only |
| Features · Product · Fit | ||
| Core capabilities | Free-form canvas notebooks, Sections and pages organization, Ink drawing with searchable handwriting, Real-time co-authoring, Audio notes and screen clippings, REST API access via Microsoft Graph | Automatic real-time sync, Tags and instant search, Markdown support, Note publishing and sharing, Note version history |
| Api · Integrations · Ecosystem | ||
| API available | true | true |
| Audience · Use · Case | ||
| Best for | Users already in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem who want a free-form notebook with Office integration and organizational tenant access. | Users who want a completely free, minimal notes app that stays in sync everywhere without added complexity. |
| Company-size fit | individual, SMB, enterprise | individual |
| Primary use cases | Personal note taking, Meeting and class notes, Team collaboration notebooks | Quick personal notes, Cross-device simple note sync |
| Skill level | beginner | beginner |
| Lifecycle · Versioning | ||
| Maintenance status | active | active |
| Vendor · Maintainer | ||
| Founded year | 2003 | 2008 |
| Vendor type | commercial | commercial |
“—” means unknown (we never treat missing evidence as a negative). Cells reflect each value's current evidence state; superseded or stale values are excluded. Ranking rows are editorial assessments under the cited methodology version — see the Note-taking Apps category for definitions.